Paraprofessional

About the job

Lawrence Family Development Charter School

www.lfdcs.org

Strengthening families…building community

We are looking for a compassionate paraprofessional to assist our teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management. The Paraprofessional's responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts or translating information for students to understand better, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide. The paraprofessional will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards.

To be successful as a paraprofessional, you should demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when dealing with students, as well as professionalism when representing the school. You should have strong management and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with teaching grade level curriculum to a wide range of learners.

• Assist students to be successful learners.

• Be an active member of the class helping to meet the educational needs of students as directed by the teacher.

• Prepare materials, work with individuals or small groups, and other related duties as directed by the teacher.

• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times with children, parents, and staff

• Handle all confidential information appropriately.

• Accompany students to and from buildings as necessary.

• Supervision before school, and/or during lunch and recess as assigned.

• May be asked to substitute in classrooms or assist at the front desk or in other areas as needed.

• Attend after school meetings if required.

• Perform other tasks as directed by Head of School or Principal.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree, Associate degree, Para Pro. passing of ACT WorkKeys (Writing, Reading and Math) or 48 or more approved college credits

• Bilingual communication skills in English/Spanish preferred

• Experience working in a classroom setting or with children in related setting

• Flexibility to perform various job functions upon request.

• Commitment to the specific mission and goals of LFDCS

• Experience working with urban students of Hispanic backgrounds preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work as a positive team member

Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.