Spero Academy

Reports To: Executive Director, Teacher and/or Special Education Teacher. Provide on-site support to child care programs.. Assist Spero Academy in continuing development of curriculum, assessment, and adaptation of curriculum and instruction.. Clearly demonstrate and model personal characteristics that Spero Academy expects of its students such as; Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Empathy, Manners, and Trust.. Paraprofessional Certification (ParaPro) (Required)

special education paraprofessional

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Job description
Job Title: Paraprofessional
Reports To: Executive Director, Teacher and/or Special Education Teacher
Supervises: None
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Effective for the 2024-2025 School Year
Position Summary:
To provide and support individualized learning programs to meet the unique needs of each student, while maintaining a high standard of academics and cultivating a sense of respect, responsibility and community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Understanding of MN State Standards and MN Academic benchmarks and key concepts in developmentally appropriate learning areas and applying strategies and concepts as directed by teachers
Support the school-adopted curriculum and coherent lessons to maximize the student’s potential for learning essential skills and knowledge.
Provide on-site support to child care programs.
Assist Spero Academy in continuing development of curriculum, assessment, and adaptation of curriculum and instruction.
Clearly demonstrate and model personal characteristics that Spero Academy expects of its students such as; Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Empathy, Manners, and Trust.
Provide a psychologically and physically safe environment for students.
Provide a warm, caring, nurturing, and stable learning environment.
Carry out job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the values and beliefs of Spero Academy.
Be a positive influence in the day-to-day activities of the team, act with integrity, showing respect to coworkers and students.
Participate actively in the scheduled team meetings.
Communicate effectively and clearly with students, staff, and, when appropriate, parents. Define clear expectations for students and other Spero Academy staff members.
Maintain personal accountability for actions.
Work with all staff members of Spero Academy including teachers, therapists, other professionals, board, and administration as a team player in working with students and families.
Comply with state, local, federal laws and understands the laws related to confidentiality
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in the field and maintains this proficiency through training, establishing personal and professional goals, research, and understanding of the current educational practice.
Ability to work with diverse individuals
Proven ability to work effectively with others
Knowledge of and ability to develop resources to support Spero Academy’s mission as a fully inclusive school setting
Knowledge of and relationship with community resources for parents
Demonstrate skills in problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to achieve and maintain the status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background checks
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion or move quickly to contain a student
BIPOC, Veterans, LBGTQIA2S+, and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change, so too, may the essential functions of this position.
Send resume and district application to:
Human Resources
Spero Academy
7444 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
District application can be found at : http://www.spero.academy/
EOE/AA
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $18.02 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Grade levels:
Elementary school
Schedule:
8 hour shift
School type:
Charter school
COVID-19 considerations:
No requirements at this time
Ability to commute/relocate:
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.02 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
Elementary school
Physical setting:
Charter school
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
Child Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Paraprofessional Certification (ParaPro) (Required)
Work Location: In person

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