High School One on One Part-time Para Educator

Position:  High School One on One Part-Time Para Educator
Employment Type: Professional/Exempt/At-Will
Reports to: High School Principal

Position Overview: 

MOT Charter School is a small, mission-driven community dedicated to providing a high-quality learning experience for every student. As a classroom para-professional, you will work closely with a special education teacher to deliver individualized, one-to-one support while assisting classroom teachers in creating an engaging and effective learning environment. 

GENERAL performance expectations

• Understand and support the mission and vision of the MOT Charter School. 

• Maintain a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and situations.

• Utilize online resources for instruction and communication.

• Serve as a positive role model for students and professionals alike.

• Work cooperatively with other faculty, staff, and administrators to support the school's objectives.
• Proactively contribute to a positive school climate.
• Develop and maintain positive relations within the school community, as well as with stakeholders outside the school community.

SPECIFIC performance expectations

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission, goals, and objectives of MOT Charter School by supporting both students and instructional staff in achieving academic success.
• Collaborate with classroom and special education teachers to deliver instruction that helps all students meet established academic standards.
• Assist in implementing differentiated instruction and provide targeted support to diverse learners through one-on-one, small group, or whole-class assistance as directed by the teacher.
• Reinforce instructional strategies and helping monitor student progress.
• Provide flexible classroom support by assisting students individually or in small groups while the teacher leads whole-class instruction, and vice versa.
• Contribute to a school culture focused on continuous improvement by supporting data collection efforts and using information to address barriers to student achievement.
• Foster positive relationships with families and the broader community by supporting opportunities for engagement in student learning and school activities.
• Uphold a collaborative, student-centered environment that promotes academic growth, responsibility, and the overall success of MOT Charter School.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field
• Hold or be eligible for Para Certification

Other Required Skills & Abilities  

• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and in the use of a student information system.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools

Disclaimer:  This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position.  It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The use of a particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non-listed duties of similar kind or level of difficulty.