Job Coach Paraprofessional

Job Category:
School Year
- Houry Employees. Classification: FTE 1.0.

Job Location:

Onsite. Starting Hourly: $18.20 - $26.00, plus a sign-on stipend of $1,500 prorated based on start date. Additional lanes may be applied based on the position.

Reports To:

Paraprofessional Support Manager.

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well‑rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

HCPA is a Title I charter school that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at‑risk students. The Special Ed. Paraprofessional/Job Coach duties are to support the classroom teachers and advance the HCPA’s educational programs. To create a classroom environment that is conducive to teaching, learning, and personal growth for students in accordance with each faculty members and student’s ability.

To base one’s assistance to the classroom teacher on the premise that all children can learn and will learn to their highest potential.

• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative learning environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of computer operation, applications, data entry and retrieval
• Knowledge of office procedures, practices and policies
• Knowledge of first aid procedures
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of the work-based learning program, functions, and procedures within a school setting

On the job training and support

• Mentor students in their community-based worksite to develop skills pertinent to the job.
• Support students with transferring workplace skills in other settings (ex: school/at home).
• Assist in advocating and making accommodations/modifications in the workplace.
• Encourage students to try a variety of tasks within the job.
• Support students with independent living skills, such as using public transportation to travel to and from their community-based worksite.
• Assist students to work towards their individual employment goals.
• Work with teachers and worksite supervisors to collect data and take notes to complete individual training work agreements.

Instructional support

• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by classroom teacher.
• Use the Lesson Plan Formats developed by licensed teachers to implement instructional support; present lessons to large groups to enable classroom teacher to work with small group, etc.
• Use information provided during professional development and training sessions (when applicable) to strengthen instruction by incorporating appropriate strategies in group activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Include instructional strategies taught by licensed teachers to focus on learning needs of HCPA students in daily classroom support and activities.
• Perform hall monitoring, bus duties and lunch room monitoring duties.
• Assist in all school events, activities, sport program, and school functions.
• Assume other requirements deemed necessary by the supervisor or his/her designee.
• Ensure the hallways are clear and safe.
• Ensure…