Paraprofessional - Alternative Education High Schools

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of the youth enrolled in ABCD Alternative Education High Schools.
• Work with the Director (Principal) and other school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the student population.
• Support direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
• Help with classroom activities.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Assist in classroom setup and clean up.
• Manage individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches.
• Supervise students on field trip activities.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Director (Principal).

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and one to three of experience working with youth or young adults is required.
• Forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework or a passing score on one of the following is required:
  • Para Pro Assessment.
  • Work Keys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• An Associate’s degree, Teacher Certificate, and/or a Social Work License is preferred.
• Highly innovative, enthusiastic individual with keen problem-solving aptitude and attitude.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a team required.
• Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Bilingual skill in Spanish or Haitian Creole is preferred but not required.