Paraprofessional

Why Chamberlain?

As Friendship’s founding campus nestled on Capitol Hill, Chamberlain Elementary and Middle shines as a beacon of exceptional student achievement. A multiyear, top-performing Tier 1 campus, Chamberlain places students on a proven pathway to academic  an era where teacher-to-student ratios are increasingly more difficult to manage, Chamberlain places two teachers in each classroom to provide superior instruction. This approach affirms that each Chamberlain Elementary student in pre-K3-3 receive individually paced instruction instilling the knowledge, skills, success habits and character traits that lead to scholastic excellence for years to come.

Consistent with Friendship’s college preparatory approach, grades 4-8 at Chamberlain Middle follow a robust and culturally diverse curriculum that builds a mastery of core academic content, introduces prerequisites for Advanced Placement courses and nurtures students who will approach Friendship’s high-performing high school environment with confidence.

Praised as a wellspring of great teaching, Chamberlain is home to Friendship’s 2015 and 2016 Teacher of the Year winners.

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School!

Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade
. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life.

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• Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
• Lead students to high levels of academic success in an urban school environment
• Create a welcoming, positive learning environment that motivates and engages students
• Provides in-person classroom assistance to teachers or assists a virtual teacher with conducting classroom activities;
• Pulls small groups for differentiated learning in remediation and/or acceleration
• Work in concert with their colleagues to collect informal and formal data of students to assist with grouping and individualized support plans
• Provides in-person classroom assistance to teachers or assisting a virtual teacher with conducting classroom activities
• Work one-on-one with students for intensive tutoring, credit recovery, and academic support;
• Operates technology to include cameras, learning platforms, and learning tools;
• Helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students;
• Provides supervision throughout the school day including in the classroom, halls, lunch, recess, and specials;
• Performs administrative and non-instructional duties, such as keeping daily attendance; and ensures all CDC/safety protocols and procedures (e.g., fire drills) are implemented and followed.
• Maintain high ethical standards and open communication with students, teachers, parents and school administrators
• Consistently seek and share best practices with colleagues as an active and effective participant in a Professional Learning Community
• Develop formative assessments, analyze results and adjust teaching practices to ensure student understanding of material
• Utilize literacy strategies across all content areas and design rubrics to measure student mastery
• Design and…