Paraprofessional- Viera Charter School na Charter School Associates

About the Role: Shape Young Minds! 

Ready to inspire the next generation within Charter School Associates?  We're seeking passionate and dedicated teachers to join our dynamic team and make a real impact on student lives! If you're committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

As a key member of our faculty, you'll report directly to the Administration and play a crucial role in creating an exceptional educational experience. You'll be responsible for cultivating an effective classroom that promotes high student achievement and fosters a climate of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry. You'll design and deliver grade-level appropriate learning experiences that captivate students through active learning, hands-on application, and rich discussions. Utilizing both formal and informal assessment strategies, you'll maximize student achievement, modify instructional approaches as needed, and collect data for continuous improvement.

You'll collaborate closely with a supportive team to develop shared lesson plans, establish measurable goals for student achievement, and contribute to a positive school culture. You'll also actively participate in professional learning communities and attend development opportunities to continually enhance your skills. Instilling a strong independent and collaborative work ethic in your students will be key, preparing them for future success. You'll maintain accurate digital gradebooks and communicate regularly with parents, fostering strong home-school connections regarding student progress.

Ensuring a safe and organized environment is also a critical part of this role. You'll take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities, and assist administration in implementing school policies. This includes maintaining order in the classroom and overseeing paraprofessionals and volunteers when applicable. You'll continuously strive to improve your professional competence by attending meetings and serving on staff committees as required. Maintaining accurate records and adhering to all required educational plans and school policies will also be essential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in daily and long range lesson and classroom activity planning. 
• Conducts learning activities with students.
• Guides students in working and playing harmoniously with other students.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provides escort and assistance to students as needed.
• Helps maintain individual records for students.
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assists with the supervision of students.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for educational displays.
• Supervises students in the cafeteria during lunch times.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Director/Principal may assign.

Qualifications:

• High school Diploma and/or GED with Passing Para Pro Test 
• Associate’s Degree and/or 60 credit hours
• Previous experience preferred