Paraprofessional Teacher
Stride, Inc.

Job Description

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Colorado Preparatory Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Colorado Preparatory Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Paraprofessional Teacher works in schools with guidance from certified teachers as well as school administrators, to assist in differentiated instruction that meets students' individualized needs, including at-risk students, and supporting academic achievement. Typical activities for the Paraprofessional include some or all of the following: providing orientation services to new students and their families, working with students individually or in groups, assisting teachers, participating in parent conferences, supporting the needs of struggling students, monitoring engagement and performing clerical work.

This is a full-time position.Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Perform in-take function helping orient newly enrolled students and their families to programs and services;
• Assist teachers with implementing individualized learning plan for all students;
• Work with students individually or in groups providing supplemental instruction utilizing specific teaching strategies and an acquired knowledge of learning styles;
• Apply classroom management techniques as required;
• Monitor engagement; help administer and grade exams; monitor completion of online programs; help maintain student notes/documentation;
• Collaborate with teachers and parents in tracking student progress making sure to share insights gained from working individually with students;
• Contact parents and/or targeted student populations via email, phone call or auto-dial for non-academic issues as requested;
• Assist with tasks to help at risk students find success;
• Ensure that necessary class materials are prepared prior to class and, if appropriate, accounted for after class;
• Participate in collaboration meetings, faculty meetings, professional developments to help increase student achievement;
• Collaborate with school administration/certified teachers with tasks as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma AND
• Hold an Associate's degree (or higher) OR
• Have Completed at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education OR
• Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) test OR
• Pass the Praxis ParaProfessional Assessment Test-Passing Score is 455

Residency Requirement:Must be a Colorado resident

OTHER REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Experience with schools, classrooms, youth
• Strong interpersonal skills with both in-person and electronic communication platforms and a customer service orientation
• Organization skills, multi-tasking abilities,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point); general ability to learn new technology skills quickly
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapt to change, is open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, handle pressure, and adjust plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: Deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintain confidentiality, support company values, and convey good news and bad.
• Teamwork: Meet all team deadlines and responsibilities, listen to others and value opinions,
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Ability to clear required background checks

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Online School Experience

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual with travel requirements

Job Type
Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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