Paraprofessional

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.

Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation.

With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission:
Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Paraprofessional, you will be assisting a teacher throughout their daily classroom activities.

Some of the duties include helping schedule and implement programs in accordance with the curriculum as well as general classroom and clerical duties such as maintaining a clean and safe environment or printing and preparing educational material.

• Educates individual students (one-on-one or small group) who are on IEPs under the direction of the supervising special education teacher.
• Assists the special education teacher in the use and adaptation of a wide range of therapy techniques and equipment (when applicable).
• Participates in the implementation of the individualized rehabilitative plan for a specific student (when applicable).
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the state/parish.
• Confers and plans with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and providing documentation. Works with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
• Prepares classroom materials related to IEP's or modifications/accommodations.
• Provides assistance to students in bathroom and other physical needs, as appropriate and necessary. Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation bus or van.
• Assists the pupil with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.

Student Management

• Contributes to the management and modification of a student's behavior within and outside the classrooms as necessary.
• Participates in restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as requested or assigned.
• Accompanies the teacher and student on class trips to assist with the supervision of behavior and safety issues.
• Provides safety and security, as needed, during the transportation of the student to and from school building.

School/Community Relations

• Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
• Cooperates and shares professionally with other members of the staff.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture,…