Student Support​/Paraprofessional

The Opportunity

At Phoenix Charter Academy, we pride ourselves on giving students a vibrant learning experience in a welcoming environment. Our community counts on paraprofessionals to bring the best to the classroom every day. We’re searching for a qualified paraprofessional to join us in delivering high-quality learning experiences. The ideal candidate has prior experience in this role and is flexible to adapt to the changing nature of the demands of the class.

He or she will work closely with an assigned staff member and support them in their duties. Typical tasks include working with students in groups and individually during lessons, assisting with lesson plans and materials, grading homework, and writing progress reports. The thriving paraprofessional is caring, compassionate, and committed to each student’s success.

Phoenix Charter Academy aims to show the world what all young people can do, and to defy the limitations of societal assumptions, classism, and racism. Founded on the unwavering belief that all students can succeed at high levels, we support our students with individually tailored and academically rigorous curricula and push them to succeed at the highest levels by providing the resources and mentoring needed to reach their full potential.

Students across America are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate. Dropping out has a substantial impact on a young person’s life. Over the course of a lifetime, an individual who drops out is more likely to have reduced earning power, greater social service dependency, increased rates of criminal involvement, and shorter life expectancy. Phoenix Charter Academies addresses this trend by creating environments where students can demonstrate their talent and resilience and prepare themselves for success through high school, college, and beyond.

At Phoenix, we recognize the importance of forming a school community inclusive of all visible and invisible identities. We act to ensure that our students and staff always see reflections of themselves and their communities. We aim to break down systemic barriers by providing access to resources, experiences, and differentiated supports for historically marginalized groups. We solicit, value, understand, connect, and leverage multiple perspectives and experiences.

We invite all perspectives except those that perpetuate oppression or dehumanization. We do not just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our scholars and the communities we serve. Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law.

We are committed to making any reasonable accommodation necessary to support an individual's employment.

• Unwavering belief in our students – Phoenix staff operate with the deeply held belief that all young people want to and can succeed even in the face of substantial systemic barriers and societal constraints.
• Continuous improvement – Phoenix staff approach problem solving with curiosity and a desire to understand the perspectives of others. They embody lifelong learning and strive for constant improvement.
• Eager to learn – Phoenix staff must be able to learn as they go in a fast‑paced, ever‑evolving, urgent environment. They have the desire to receive direct feedback and the ability to implement the feedback into practice quickly.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Phoenix staff commit to understanding the ways that their self‑identity and experiences impact and interact with their daily work, colleagues, and students, and work toward furthering initiatives that promote a more equitable society.

• Moving Category I Student Progression Collaboration & Behavior Management
• Boosting Engagement & Motivation
  • Designed and implemented personalized incentive systems.
  • Cultivated strong,…