Constellation Schools - Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

About the Team

Constellation Schools is seeking highly-qualified Instructional Paraprofessional in Cleveland, Ohio.

Under general supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties, including providing specialized educational assistance, assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. The Instructional Paraprofessional may work with individual students or a group of students with special needs, assisting the teacher with instructional responsibilities to ensure compliance with pertinent State of Ohio and Federal educational requirements.

About the Opportunity :

• Assist student(s) in working with technology and computer based learning programs as directed.
• Work with student(s) and teacher(s) on academic requirements and grade appropriate work.
• Work with small groups of students, assist with small group instruction.
• Able and willing to accept assignments relative to student safety which may include restraining a student.
• Participates in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment.
• May assist with lifting student, bath rooming and / or personal assistance depending upon the student's needs.
• Follows all safety plans, rules, guidelines of the school.
• Works with student one-to-one with regard to academics, social skills, character education.
• Assists the teacher in lesson assessments.
• Assists students with projects, assignments.
• Acts as a good role model for all students.
• Maintains a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment.
• Completes all necessary training, Safe Schools training or other assigned training.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, parents.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You :

Work Environment :

While performing these duties of this job, the employee is in a classroom setting or school environment.

Physical Demands :

This position may be physically demanding at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; able to reach, bend, sit and stoop. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Employee must be willing and able to physically restrain a child if / when needed.

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

We offer the following benefits :

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.00 / hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Career benefits – keep growing

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and / or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.