Intrinsic Schools is a charter network whose mission is to create a revolutionary new school model that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors. We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. At our Belmont campus, we serve students in grades 7-12. At our downtown campus, we serve students in grades 9-12. Our student demographics are 90% minority, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities. If you have a passion for teaching in an urban setting and using technology in the classroom, apply to our unique school.

Why Intrinsic
We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. Our goal is to prepare all students for post-secondary success as demonstrated by high quality student work, growth on assessments and “non­cognitive” factors such as empathy, student independence, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.

Our team has a unique mix of charter, private school and deep CPS experience that creates a broad range of perspectives that ultimately leads to stronger schools.

Finally, we offer a chance to be a part of an elite national peer group. We collaborate with some of the most successful and innovative schools across the country as we refine our model. Our model will be shared across the city, the state and country!

Culture at Intrinsic
We believe that a strong student culture focused on learning and mutual respect between students and adults is foundational to a strong school. Teachers at Intrinsic consistently implement a school-wide behavior system designed to create such a culture.

Our Academic Model
Our academic model is unique and creates a very different and exciting place to work. We provide diverse types of learning experiences such as Socratic seminars, small group instruction, hands-on labs and collaborative student projects. Team teaching is core to our model. All math, ELA and Spanish teachers teach in teams where they plan together and work with students in larger spaces. Teachers in other subjects are expected to plan collaboratively and often co-teach to support our special education and ESL students. We use technology to personalize learning and to help students make deeper connections to content. As a result of this structure, teachers are able to better assess and meet individual student needs.
Job SummaryThe paraprofessional is an educational worker who assists teachers with classroom management and organization. The paraprofessional provides a positive and nurturing guide for students and attends to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in lesson planning sessions, and communicates with parents and school officials.
• Co-teaches lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviews classwork.
• Organizes the classroom and teaching materials, monitors the classroom during lessons, and minimizes distractions and disruptions.
• Supervises students in and out of the classroom.
• Attends to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Helps Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
• Performs clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.
• Ensures the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Tracks students' progress and prepares reports for the parents.
• Assists Teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children.

Required Skills/Abilities

• A paraprofessional associate's degree.
• A bachelor's degree in child development or a related field may be advantageous.
• Experience working with children and special needs students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with educational software.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to navigate all areas of the school quickly including indoor and outdoor areas.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.