Position: Paraprofessional/ Assistant Teacher (26-27)

Reports To: Principal

Location: Smilow Collegiate, Revive Collegiate, Smilow Prep, ReImagine Prep

At RePublic Schools, your work advances academic excellence and expands opportunity for every scholar. Every day, you partner with scholars and families to unlock opportunity through rigorous, joyful instruction and a deep commitment to academic excellence. We believe all scholars deserve grade-level work, strong teaching, and high expectations.

RePublic invests deeply in its people through intentional development, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful recognition of the impact you make. Grow as an authentic leader within a high-performing, collaborative culture – where your voice matters, your excellence is nurtured, and your work helps reimagine what public education can be in the South.

THE ROLE

• Supporting the delivery of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction within 1:1 blended learning environments by leading small groups, reinforcing core lessons, and providing targeted academic support so all scholars experience joyful, grade-level learning.


• Developing instructional expertise by learning curriculum, standards, and effective teaching practices, and gradually assuming increased responsibility for planning and delivering instruction under the guidance of the lead teacher.


• Helping set ambitious academic goals with scholars, monitoring progress, and providing frequent, actionable feedback that motivates effort and supports growth.


• Building strong, trusting relationships with scholars and families through consistent, positive communication and engagement.


• Contributing to a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that supports scholars’ academic, social, and emotional development.


• Meeting all professional expectations, including preparation for instruction, internalization of lesson plans, data collection, and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.


• Working collaboratively with teachers and leaders to ensure instructional consistency, shared accountability, and high expectations for all scholars.


• Actively engaging in coaching cycles, feedback, and professional learning to continuously strengthen instructional skills and readiness for increased teaching responsibility.


• Performing additional duties as assigned in service of school and scholar success.