Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional

The Opportunity:

Lab Charter is offering free medical, dental, and vision benefits to experienced and dedicated instructional assistants for full-time positions in K-8 classrooms. Our instructional assistants will support the lead instructor and students in a manner that enhances the overall quality of education.

About Laboratory Charter School:

Founded in 1997, Laboratory Charter School educates students to achieve excellence. Laboratory Charter School provides a progressive and culturally diverse educational environment. We provide students with a safe, structured environment conducive to progressive learning with a zero-tolerance policy.

MISSION

ALL students from ALL backgrounds deserve and will have a quality public education that includes equal and equitable access to academics, social-emotional learning, technology, and student agency.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom teachers with instructional programs
• including supervision of student activities,
• clerical support, and assisting teachers as required
• Enforce school policies and rules
• Help maintain attendance rolls, assessments, and other records.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom
• Keep classroom neat and in order
• Observe and assess student’s performance/progress
• Be able to effectively communicate with students, teachers, and in some cases, parents
• Provide individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty; explain errors answer questions, assist in research, clarify directions
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Assist students by providing general guidance.
• Performs any other task the teacher and school leader deemed necessary.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree, or at least 48 college credits, a plus; education-related field preferred
• Experience working in a school-setting experience preferred

Laboratory Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have current, Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI and Mandated Reporter Clearances.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18