Special Education Paraprofessional - Behavior Interventionist

Job description:

Young Audiences Charter Schools is looking for an experienced Paraprofessional who will provide one-on-one support to students.

About Young Audiences Charter Schools

Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) offers a unique and highly desired arts-integrated model that seamlessly aligns with the identity of the Greater New Orleans Area. With multiple schools in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, YACS works arduously to achieve its mission of educating the whole child through arts integration and equipping all creative learners to flourish as leaders in life and learning. YACS Creative Learners from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade are provided appropriate arts-integrated learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Job Summary

The job of the Paraprofessional provides support to the instructional process by serving as a support to the Lead Teacher. The paraprofessional will assist with specific responsibility for developing students' ability to effectively perform courses of study; implementing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with key stakeholders in achieving student success; and ensuring federal and state compliance in regards to regulations.

Job responsibilities include:

• Support/assist with Administering tests and assessments for the purpose of evaluating student ability
• Support/assist with Advising parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievement; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Support/assist with Adapting classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans and building academic and content knowledge.
• Support/assist with Collaborating with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
• Support/assist with Instructing students for the purpose of improving their success in academics and skills.
• Support/assist with Advocating for the needs of students with teachers and leaders
• Support/assist with Ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates for students
• Support/assist with Providing interventions to students and support teachers in providing instruction within the classroom
• Support/assist with Maintaining an open line of communication between family and school in an effort to build relationships
• Support/assist with Modifying and adapt lessons to meet the needs of all students
• All other duties as assigned related to lunch/recess duty, teacher support, needs of the department

Qualifications:

• Relevant: 3 years (Required)
• High School Diploma (required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Bilingual (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Paraprofessional: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person