Description
The Instructional Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers with in-person instruction, organization, and management strategies. The Instructional Paraprofessional is responsible for reinforcing strategies that support curriculum by performing a variety of duties associated with the supervision of students as they are involved in various school activities. Specific assignments will vary from program to program depending on the job assignment; duties may include small group instruction in academic areas, lunchroom supervision, noon recreation/recess supervision, in-school suspension, and/or playground monitoring.
Reports to: Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Kindezi School Instructional Para supports the ongoing maintenance of a positive, safe, and productive school environment by engaging as needed in the building in the following capacities.
Academic and Social-Emotional Support
Collaborate with general education and/or special education teachers at assigned grade level(s) or classroom to plan for and provide small group or individualized academic interventions to lower elementary students in accordance with interventions from the RTI/504 Coordinator and/or the supervising teacher’s lesson plans;
Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with the prescribed phonics program;
Administer benchmark assessments to determine student growth;
Collect progress monitoring and SST data for assigned students, under the supervision of the student’s general education teacher or the SST Coordinator.
Provide interventions at all tiers to support with MTSS
Assist teachers with classroom organization, management and instructional strategies.
Assist teachers with the preparation of instructional materials (student copies, boards, wall materials) as it relates to daily lesson plan
Forms positive relationships and provides behavioral support to build socio-emotional skills
Professionalism and Communication
Support and manage dismissal, meals, and other school functions that require student supervision
Work collaboratively with school staff to support student holistic growth
Form positive relationships with geniuses
Requirements
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances
Strong communication skills and follow-through
Collaborative team member
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others, build consensus and resolve conflicts
Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children
General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment
QUALIFICATIONS:
Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree (minimum of approved 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) OR passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test required
Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Salary: $35,000.00
Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary schedule
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Work Days: 202
Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt
Summary
Instructional Paraprofessionals are placed on our Support Pay Scale, which includes step increases for each year of service at The Kindezi Schools. At this time, previous years of relevant experience outside of Kindezi are not factored into the Support Pay Scale.
Hiring Process:
- Application
- Video Screening
- Panel Interview