Educational Assistant/Paraprofessional – Special Education

Focus Academy is an independent, public charter school, serving middle school, high school and transition program for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students. Not every student is alike. Some students have challenges that make learning in a traditional academic environment frustrating. Recognizing that these students require unique strategies for making learning fresh and accessible is what Focus Academy is all about.

As we continue to grow we are seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and creative support staff to join our dynamic team. We are dedicated to changing the lives and futures of our students and seek like-minded professionals with an openness to our innovative, unique, and highly successful approach to join us on this amazing journey.

We are holding interviews now for this position for an immediate start date. We are looking for part-time educational assistants to join our highly motivated team of professionals for this school year! This is an excellent position for college students interested in pursuing a career in teaching, in mental health counseling or therapy, or in the performing arts.

Our Educational Assistants perform instructional support work assisting classroom teachers in general clerical and administrative tasks as well as daily classroom activities. Assistants implement goals and objectives established by certified teachers and work directly with students to that end. Work is performed under the close supervision of classroom teachers and administrators and is reviewed in progress and upon completion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carries out clerical duties related to classroom teaching
• Prepares instructional materials based on teacher directions
• Assists with attendance reports, class reports
• Grades classwork and tests based on teacher instructions
• Maintains supplies and equipment for classroom use
• Monitors students
• Files records and materials
• Escorts students to classes or specialized functions
• Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents
• Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility
• Performs other related duties as required
• Supports the teacher with small group learning

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with school personnel, administrators and students
• Ability to handle specific assignments independently and in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and follow through on appropriate priorities and work with a minimum amount of supervision
• Ability to maintain flexibility in performance of responsibilities
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, administrators and students.
• Required to walk up and down stairs, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, sit, or stand for long periods of time; walk, lift up to 50 pounds
• Position requires reaching with both dominant and non-dominant hand and overhead

If you are a team player, open to innovation and looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we look forward to receiving your resume.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person