Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional

High Point Academy's teaching assistant/paraprofessional is inspired to support educators to contribute to a better world. This position will focus on PreK-Third grade support.

At High Point Academy, we understand that powerful learning only happens with strong relationships between students, staff, and families. Our mission is to provide a strong foundation of academic excellence in partnership with family and community in which everyone is challenged to achieve his/her highest potential academically, socially, and personally.

High Point Academy is a public charter school serving students in preschool through 8th grade. Located in Aurora, CO, just north of Green Valley Ranch, HPA serves an ethnically diverse student population which includes 27% linguistically diverse students and 60% of our students qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch. HPA is an award-winning wellness school whose curriculum and classes promote healthy lifestyle choices.

We are passionate about building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

• High Point believes the role of every member of the community is to ensure our students are known, cared for, and celebrated. That every member of the community respects each other's race, gender, ethnicity, and all other differences we experience today.

• High Point Academy is committed to each child's growth and success, and we know that creating an accessible, safe, and supportive environment are integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strengthens High Point Academy's climate for diversity, equityinclusion. Demonstrates skills in promoting and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Summary: All employees of High Point Academy work together to achieve HPA's mission. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, we seek staff who are collaborative with colleagues, empathetic in their relationships with students and families, and willing to work above and beyond their job description to ensure success for students. HPA teachers possess a school-wide focus and can see beyond their classroom to create a unified HPA community.

As a representative of the school, the teaching assistant/paraprofessional must present a professional, courteous, and friendly attitude when interacting with students, parents, staff, and the public. This position requires the teaching assistant/paraprofessional to remain calm and poised in stressful situations and work toward solutions and possibilities. The teaching assistant/paraprofessional maintains confidentiality and uses discretion in all aspects of communication. The teaching assistant/paraprofessional strives to enhance the programs and experience for all staff and students at High Point Academy.

Essential Duties-Teacher Associate/Paraprofessional

• At the direction of the classroom teacher/Director, provide small group support to students based on data. Utilize high-quality resources to deliver small group lessons, collect student work, and provide evidence of student work following the rhythm of school-wide MTSS cycles of support.
• Support classroom teachers with weekly family communication folders that include school-wide fliers, homework, completed work, and personalized student notes.
• Lead school beautification efforts for grade band including posting student work, updating bulletin boards, decorating the hallway, etc.
• Supports teachers with grading using provided rubric/guidance at the direction of the AP.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
• Develops a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect with colleagues and students.
• Participates in all required training with the grade band team, Director, and teachers to provide classroom support that is coordinated and consistent with the classroom teachers.
• When necessary, provide class coverage.
• Knowledge of and adherence to approved communication pathways.
• Participates in MTSS meetings/data meetings, providing updates/information regarding students who are a part of the small group.
• Ability to multitask, self-monitor multiple projects, and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Education or 3 years of experience in a school setting.
• Proven ability to provide small group support for students

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Interest in and commitment to high expectations for all children
• Expert-level written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to HPA-approved curriculum/teaching structures
• Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
• Ability to apply superb judgment
• Exemplary professional practices and integrity

Compensation:

• This position reports as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 school year.
• This is an hourly position. School hours are 7:30-4:30 M/W, and 7:30-3:45 T/TH/F.