Paraprofessional Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

OUR MISSION

Through academic rigor, character development, and a structured learning environment, Soleil Academy Charter School ensures that every transitional kindergarten through 5th grade scholar has the foundation necessary for college success and a future bright with opportunity.

THE POSITION

The Special Education Paraprofessional will work directly as a one-on-one for a scholar with special needs.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide instruction one on one in and outside of the classroom learning strategies designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills

Collaborate with parents, psychologists and other teachers

Follow an individualized education plan for scholar

Help scholar understand projects, tests and assignments

Develop and implement behavior management strategies provided by supervisor or BID

Encourage and assist scholar to communicate with peers

Review scholar’s developmental progress

Monitoring interactions between scholars

Attend scholar IEP meetings as needed

Supervise scholar at lunch and snack

Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition

Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders

Perform other duties as assigned

Contribute to the School Community

Seek opportunities, both individually and through school-based initiatives, to build strong and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families and scholars.

Actively engage in School and externally provided professional development.

Prepare for and attend up to five (5) evening scholar, parent or other school events that do not exceed more than three (3) hours per event, including Report Card Nights, Open House, Scholar Exhibitions, etc.

Serve actively on at least one (1) School- established action committee during the school year.

Attend all faculty and professional development meetings.

Maintain consistent and meaningful communication with parents.

Uphold Soleil Educational Philosophy and Standards of Excellence

Support Soleil’s aspiration to prepare all scholars to have the foundation necessary for college success.

Support with classroom discipline aligned to the school-wide behavior management policy and keep documentation of all interventions taken to manage scholar behavior.

Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the Soleil Employee Handbook.

Ensure timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as intellectual preparation, unit plans, and re-teaching plans.

Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset while striving to exemplify Soleil’s commitment to the school community.

Other duties as assigned by school administrators

Believes every adult is accountable for every scholar’s success

Demonstrates leadership through creative problem solving and takes initiative

Believes in educating parents about advocating for their child’s success

THE QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

High school diploma or equivalent; BA or some college preferred

A strong background in and command of academic content

Demonstrated success working with scholars in traditionally underserved communities

Reflective orientation and willingness to learn

TB Clearance

Covid Vaccine (Must be up to date)

Highly Preferred :

Experience working with scholars with special needs

Spanish speaker

Soleil Academy Charter School acknowledges and agrees that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Charter School shall not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law. Equal employment opportunity shall be extended to all aspects of the employer-­­employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and dismissal from employment.