Instructional Paraprofessional
Company: HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:The Instructional Paraprofessional will work with
students in the classroom and in small groups under the supervision
of a licensed specialist. The Para will deliver intervention
lessons, progress monitor, and reteach as needed to ensure student
successful completion of the task. The Para works closely with
SPED, ELD, general education, and students in the MTSS process, and
supports other students as needed and appropriate.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Priority Area: Instructional Support65%Duties
and ResponsibilitiesProvide differentiated support to address the
needs of EL, SPED and general education students as directed,
manage resources, and collaborate on intervention processes.
Demonstrate knowledge of HOPE Online curriculum as well as
intervention programs.Ensure that all students have access to and
receive appropriate instruction to meet grade-level content and
language standards and to address academic gaps as assigned.Use
strategies to actively engage students during instruction.
Implement an intervention program with fidelity adhering to time,
grouping, and lesson plans to accelerate student learning.Gain
proficiency in administering and supporting learning sites in the
administration of HOPE Online required assessments (AIMSWEB,
iReady, CMAS, ACCESS, SAT/PSAT) and Edgenuity performance
tasks.Provide support in implementation of Tier 2 individual
student plans (Read, ELL, IEPs, RtI/MTSS). Responsible for
providing individual and/or small group instructional strategies to
students with special needs under the supervision of licensed
staff. Make independent decisions within appropriate parameters;
implementing team designed behavior support plans; monitoring and
supporting students during special activities, preparing and
modifying instructional materials; collecting data for IEP goals
and behavior plans.Monitoring and providing feedback on student
progress, maintaining student confidentiality and adapting to
changes in responsibilities and schedules.Priority Area:
Communication and collaboration with various stakeholders to
provide a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment
25%Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport students under the
supervision of a professionally licensed specialist.Attend all
learning site and HOPE faculty/staff meetings and PD as
appropriate.Work directly with the licensed specialists (weekly
meetings required).Develop and maintain collaborative, positive,
effective relationships with all stakeholders.Coordinate with all
stakeholders (Learning Site Staff, Site Coordinator, Virtual
Instructor, family, etc.) to develop, implement, and maintain a
shared plan for consistent communication with (or about) students.
Use culturally responsive and effective communication strategies to
build and maintain trust with all stakeholders; including
communicating belief in the capacity of all learners to achieve at
high levels (high expectations, post-secondary readiness, growth
mindset). Priority Area: Lead by exemplifying professionalism and
commitment to community10%Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdjusts
practice and prioritization of other tasks based on the needs of
the Learning Site and HOPE.Sets personal goals related to student
engagement outcomes and seeks opportunities to improve personal
professional practice through professional development and
reflection.Other duties as assigned.PM 22Requirements:EDUCATION,
LICENSURE AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:RequiredAssociate degree or
equivalent advanced training or demonstrated knowledge and ability
to assist in instruction of reading, writing, and math or in school
readiness skills1 year experience working with students in a school
settingPreferredBachelor's DegreeExperience as a SPED
paraprofessional or intervention paraprofessional in secondary
literacy or mathSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
RequiredCommitment to social justice and equitable education for
all and support of community based learningCultural proficiency and
interpersonal/relationship building skillsFluency and literacy in
English, excellent oral and written communication Excellent
technology skills Online curriculum, Google Docs, Drive and Gmail,
MS Office, Student Information and learning management
systemsProactive and detailed oriented, ability to prioritize and
be self-directedAbility to handle multiple projects and meeting
deadlinesFlexibility to adapt to unexpected and frequent changes,
based on organizational needsThe school day consists of direct
contact with the studentsPreferredOral and written fluency in
SpanishREPORTING RELATIONSHIP:The Instructional Paraprofessional
position reports and is evaluated by the Academic Liaison and/or
Executive Director Learning Site Support and does not supervise any
HOPE or Learning Site employees. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FUNCTIONING
REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to: Compare, analyze, communicate, instruct,
synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and
negotiateCommunicate effectivelyUse near vision to see details at
close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for
computer use, reading and instruction Use hands for extended
periods of time at a keyboard or workstationOperate office machines
and computer equipmentBe subject to standing, walking, sitting,
bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, stooping, pushing
and pullingOccasionally lift objects up to 25 poundsLOCATION,
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Work is routinely
performed in a school environment with moderate noise level. This
position works primarily at the assigned learning site. Travel to,
from and between locations is the responsibility of the employee.
Compensation for mileage is per the HOPE Mileage policy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT: The duties and expectations of this
position have been discussed and a copy of this document has been
provided to me.PM22PI216483268
Keywords: HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op, Castle Rock , Instructional Paraprofessional, Other , Castle Rock, Colorado
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