What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Salem Academy Charter School?
Who We Are Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston, MA offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community, Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate and proactive individuals of strong character. Learn more about Salem Academy Charter School here. What We Believe Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Salem Academy values a school culture that celebrates learning, and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the school’s success. The culture is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness particularly as it relates to age-appropriate adolescent development. What You'll Do Salem Academy seeks an excellent special education paraprofessional who is committed to raising student achievement through the integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community. The next Special Education Paraprofessional at SACS will be responsible for the following in addition to other duties as assigned by their manager: Working with and for Students: Supporting students in the classroom depending upon their IEPs and instructional needs Implementing consistent academic and behavioral procedures to ensure a structured, respectful, and achievement-oriented environment across classrooms Monitoring and analyzing student progress through standards-based assessments Supporting, planning and/or co-leading Service-Learning projects Working with and for Colleagues Collaborating with Special Education, General Education, and ELD teachers to support students with diverse learning needs Building and maintaining strong school culture centered on achievement Tracking academic and behavioral data Participating in weekly professional development sessions (e.g., Curriculum Teams, workshops) Participating in weekly Form Meetings (e.g., grade level teams) Who Your Are You are a skilled educator. You have an ability to connect and build relationships that accelerate outcomes for a diverse student body. You understand the importance of culturally responsive education and are committed to learning more. You are committed to standards based teaching and learning. You are unapologetically focused on student outcomes. You work to build student-centered learning environments. You respond reactively and proactively to the academic and social-emotional needs of students in their classrooms. You have a proven track record of supporting all students and their unique learning needs and demonstrate a relentless commitment to working collaboratively to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. You are values aligned. You are passionate about Salem Academy Charter School’s mission and vision. You bring people together and build community. You recognize the assets and community cultural wealth of all students, families, and staff. You have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture. You are caring, committed, and collaborative with colleagues and families. Qualifications High School Diploma required Associate’s degree or 48 college credit-hours or passing score on Parapro preferred Background clearance Preference will be given to candidates that meet all of the requirements above, and: Are multilingual including in Spanish and English; Have similar life experiences as our students; Excitement about integrating academics with service work Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students Salem Academy Charter School values a school culture that celebrates learning, and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the school’s success. The culture is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness particularly as it relates to age-appropriate adolescent development.