Special Education Paraprofessional - Kindezi West

Instructional Paraprofessionals are placed on our Support Pay Scale, which includes step increases for each year of service at The Kindezi Schools. At this time, previous years of relevant experience outside of Kindezi are not factored into the Support Pay Scale.

Hiring Process:

• Application
• Video Screening
• Panel Interview

The special education paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers with in-person instruction, organization, and management strategies. The s pecial education paraprofessional is responsible for reinforcing strategies that support curriculum by performing a variety of duties associated with the supervision of students as they are involved in various school activities. Specific assignments will vary from program to program depending on the job assignment; duties may include small group instruction in academic areas, lunchroom supervision, noon recreation/recess supervision, in-school suspension, and/or playground monitoring.

Reports to: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Kindezi School s pecial education paraprofessional supports the ongoing maintenance of a positive, safe, and productive school environment by engaging as needed in the building in the following capacities.

Academic and Social-Emotional Support

• Collaborate with general education and/or special education teachers at assigned grade level(s) or classroom to plan for and provide small group or individualized academic interventions to lower elementary students in accordance with interventions from the SELT (Special Education Lead Teacher) and/or the supervising teacher’s lesson plans;
  

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with the prescribed individualized education plan.
  
• Administer benchmark assessments to determine student growth;
  
• Collect progress monitoring data for assigned students, under the supervision of the student’s general education teacher or the SELT.
  
• Assist teachers with classroom organization, management and instructional strategies.
  
• Assist teachers with the preparation of instructional materials (student copies, boards, wall materials) as it relates to daily lesson plan
  

• Forms positive relationships and provides behavioral support to build socio-emotional skills
  

Professionalism and Communication

• Support and manage dismissal, meals, and other school functions that require student supervision
  

• Work collaboratively with school staff to support student holistic growth
  

• Form positive relationships with geniuses

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi
  core values and goals
  

• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
  
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
  
• High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances
  
• Strong communication skills and follow-through
  
• Collaborative team member
  
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others, build consensus and resolve conflicts
  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children
  

• General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
  
• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree (minimum of approved 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) OR passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test required
  
• Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
  

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Salary: $35,000.00
  
• Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary schedule
  

• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.
  

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

• Work Days: 202
  

• Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt