Paraeducator

Role Description

Paraprofessionals ensure that ALL scholars successfully master Élan Academy’s rigorous academic program, focusing specifically on scholars with exceptionalities by implementing strategic and intensive supports. Paraprofessionals at Élan Academy possess the unwavering belief that ALL scholars can achieve greatness and provide effective academic, emotional, and physical services that ensure scholars have the foundation necessary to thrive in secondary school, succeed in college, and access lives of opportunity.

Founded in 2017, Élan Academy Charter School is an academically challenging, disciplined, and joyful elementary school located in New Orleans, LA. Through a classical curriculum, high‑quality instruction, and leadership development, Élan Academy Charter School ensures that all scholars have the foundation necessary to thrive in secondary school, succeed in college, and access lives of opportunity.

• Dependable teachers who do whatever it takes.
• Build open, honest, and productive dialogue and shared leadership.
• Success comes from persistent effort, resilience, and continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail to build strong daily habits.
• Nurture relationships and hold scholars accountable to high expectations.
• Commit to an equitable learning environment and provide high‑quality instruction.
• Work as a unified team with a single mission.

• Embody Élan Academy’s mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in an annual summer staff orientation and training.
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Implement scholar accommodations according to their IEP.
• Assist lead teachers, special education teachers, and service providers in implementing instructional activities that align with the school’s curriculum and educational goals.
• Provide one‑on‑one or small‑group support to students who require additional assistance with academic tasks.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel supported and valued.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of classroom materials, resources, and technology needed for instruction.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, and other times as directed by the scholar’s IEP.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Monitor student progress and behavior, and communicate observations to the teacher or other appropriate team members.
• Support students with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance, as necessary.
• Assist with the implementation of behavior‑management strategies and interventions to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance job‑related skills and knowledge.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Scholar Support.

• High School Diploma (Required)

• Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to ALL scholars regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender.
• Believe that the children of New Orleans have been historically underserved and that they deserve an excellent education.
• Believe the opportunity gap can be eliminated through focused instruction.
• Believe children can thrive academically, creatively, and emotionally in a highly organized learning environment.
• Believe fostering great relationships with families and stakeholders leads to transformational learning opportunities.
• Believe high‑quality schools focus on scholar learning and intentionally use data to influence scholar outcomes.
• Believe that all members of the Élan Academy Community are capable of growth and that consistent, measurable, and meaningful learning opportunities promote academic and personal advancement for all scholars and adults.
• Believe that standardized exams (NWEA, iLEAP, STEP, and Interim Assessments) provide valuable data that must inform instruction.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to assist students with physical tasks as needed.

Élan Academy offers a generous compensation package, including a 401 (K) contribution match, health, dental, and vision insurance, and more! Élan Academy also ensures that ALL staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated workspace, laptop computer, email, high‑speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.