Paraprofessional SY

Paraprofessional

La Academia is a flourishing Dual Language K-8 School with a focus on nurturing bilingual, biliterate and multicultural children. Its community is diverse. Each student brings unique strengths and needs that an integrated Team works to meet each day. Communication and collaboration between staff and families allow La Academia to consider the whole child and foster academic success through a foundation of emotional and social wellbeing.

At the heart of La Academia is the mission to cultivate joy in learning.

Every day at La Academia we:
Ensure that every student is an active member of the community who is known well, cared for, and respected;
Ensure that teachers and administrators diligently make our mission, vision, and values actionable on a daily basis;
Nurture an environment that encourages students to express their curiosity and creativity, to explore, and to take risks in learning, all of which are key to academic achievement;
Believe that how children learn is just as important as what they learn.

To continue with this endeavor, we are seeking a new TEAM member who is equally:
Passionate Service Oriented Creative Collaborative A Problem Solver Motivated to inspire students Individuals looking to become part of our vibrant and diverse community with a strong work ethic and commitment to social justice are invited to apply to join our TEAM.

JOB DESCRIPTION: La Academia's Instructional Assistants will be responsible for supporting teachers both inside and outside the classroom setting. This includes supporting morning student arrival, cafeteria and hall coverage, recess monitoring, and dismissal. Within the classroom, they will support instruction; working with the class, small groups, or one-one with students.

REPORTS TO: Deans of Curriculum & Instruction

• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Collaborates with the teacher or case manager in the planning and development of activities and resources for students using Dual Language approach
• Works with students in a variety of grouping structures including individual, small group, or total group settings as prescribed by instructional programs & RTI
• Provides accommodations to students, as required, to ensure students' success
• Assists in ongoing monitoring of students' progress through data collection of objectives (may include collection & summation of raw data and computer work)
• Supports Students pushing into the general education classrooms or pulling out to provide small group services as stated in the student IEP (if special education instructional assistant).
• Assists the teacher in routine tasks, such as, but not limited to: duties, record keeping, transitions, limited clerical work, assisting on field trips, assisting in special subjects, monitoring social interactions, checking homework, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting classroom activities, and operating multimedia equipment.
• Ensures the safety of the students within their work environment
• Has knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of individual students through collaboration with the teacher
• Participates in ongoing staff development and any other work related meetings
• Ensures student confidentiality
• Consistently maintains a professional attitude in all settings
• Supports classroom in absence of a teacher
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Demonstrate passion to work with Elementary & Middle School Students through a student-centered, whole child approach
• Prioritize life-long learning and be driven to improve their instructional practice to continue their professional and personal development as an educator
• Take a Responsive Classroom approach to classroom behavior and promote restorative practices among students as a community member
• Partner constructively with all staff and parents to fulfill our school mission

• High school diploma and achieved a passing score of 459 or higher on the Para Pro Assessment
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Certification in Instructional Para educator in accordance with 14 Del.
  
  C. § 1517
• Must be able to follow simple directions
• Must be able to use photocopier, scanner, fax, and lamination machine
• Must meet the qualifications by the Dept. of Education to secure Instructional Paraprofessional Permit Status
• Must have the ability to speak to students, co-workers and parents in a professional manner at all times
• Attendance is an essential…