Summary
Description
Job Summary
Every HCHS paraprofessional has the opportunity to join a team of motivated, mission-driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students’ learning. HCHS paraprofessionals are charged with providing a rigorous, fast-paced, and highly structured learning environment for their scholars.
We are looking for a highly qualified paraprofessional to join our school team. The primary responsibility of the individual in this role will be supporting a student individually with specific educational, social and emotional needs. This is an hourly position including benefits.
Candidates that are selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding the specific roles and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Prove the Possible
- Student success is our number one focus
Drive Results
- Ensure high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance
Instructional Leadership
- Deliver well-planned, rigorous, and meaningful lessons
- Use data to inform instruction
Build Relationships
- Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position
- Serve as a positive force committed to our mission
Paraprofessionals must demonstrate knowledge and support of Hiawatha Academies’ mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
*Perform other duties as required and assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years college education or pass the ParaPro Exam
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse student populations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of special education law or experience working with identified special needs
- Teaching or special education teaching license preferred
- Bilingual or multilingual
Compensation: The starting salary range for this position is $34,307 – $52,687 based on years of experience in an equivalent role. Salary will be prorated to the start date and based on FTE. Employees are paid bi-monthly.
Benefits: This position is benefit eligible the first of the month following the start date. Hiawatha Academies offers Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program and state pension retirement accounts. A generous contribution toward health and dental insurance is provided by the network.
Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 open enrollment public charter schools. We are driven by our mission that “All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.”
We have demonstrated success in student achievement, consistently recognized by the Star Tribune as Beating the Odds Schools. Hiawatha Academies is proof of what happens when we give every child the opportunities they deserve.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) opened its doors to 104 9th grade students in 2015, and next year, it’ll serve over 600 high schoolers and close to 400 alumni. At HCHS, all students benefit from a well-rounded program rooted in rigorous academics, comprehensive college support, and meaningful extracurricular activities. HCHS is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of its students will graduate from high school prepared to thrive in college.
Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.
Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.
Hiawatha Employment Logistics
- HCHS students’ school day is from 8:45am-3:45pm, Monday-Thursday and 8:45am-2:00pm on Friday.
- Staff must be present from 8:15am-4:15pm, Monday-Friday, or until all duties are completed for the next day.
- Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 2:15pm-4:15pm.
- All Hiawatha Staff are expected to attend and participate in all family events at the school.
Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.
Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.
