Summary
Description
The Math and Science Academy is hiring a Second Semester General Education Paraprofessional to work on student contact days. This role provides educational support, based on system and student needs related to mathematics interventions.
Required: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree or a minimum of three years of paraprofessional experience with two years of education beyond high school. Candidates need to feel comfortable helping MSA students in grades 6 through 12 in mathematics.
Schedule: Student contact days with a daily schedule to allow one-to-one or small group support, explanation, and/or reteaching as needed. Assigned students may be served in special education. Estimated to work 9am-4pm, and approximately 37 hours per week. Hours per week may change depending on student contact days.
Pay: $20.12 to 28.82 per hour based on education and relevant experience. Click here to learn more about our benefits.
Reports to the Middle School Principal.
The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by those holding this type of position.
Essential Duties:
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Follow through with assigned duties.
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Establishes a rapport with students and assists in learning lessons developed and presented by the teacher.
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Explains and interprets class assignments
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Decides when discipline should be instituted on a one-to-one or small group basis as directed by the classroom teacher
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Provides learning and re-teaching of lessons as needed and as directed by the classroom teacher
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Provides learning and re-teaching of lessons as needed
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Observe/Chart student progress as directed.
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Serve as a Check & Connect mentor to assigned students.
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Redirect students who are off-task.
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Assist students with transitions between activities/classes.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Be a positive role model; modeling school appropriate behavior at all times.
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Attend school sponsored training when appropriate.
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Assist special education case managers as directed.
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Communicate questions/concerns through proper channels.
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Communicate/alert teacher with student concerns, missing assignments.
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Additional duties as assigned.
Miscellaneous Duties:
a. Promotes the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.
b. Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities.
c. Treats all students in an equitable manner.
Physical Job Requirements:
Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:
o Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move
objects, including the human body.
● Hazardous Working Conditions
o Duties are performed in a typical school setting. There are minimal environmental hazards and risks associated with the nature of the work.
