Paraprofessional (classroom assistant)

UNIVERSITY PREP

Position: K-5 Special Education Paraprofessionals

Our Mission: Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every K-5 scholar for a four-year college degree and life of opportunity.

Why you’ll love us: 

"We have been a part of the University Prep family from the beginning. Over the past school years, I've been so proud

to see my child grow, learn, and g et the support that I feel every child should receive.” –  U Prep Parent

In 2011, University Prep opened the doors to its first elementary campus. Fast forward 12 years later and our founding

scholars are now enrolled in their first year of post- secondary programming.

With 81% of U Prep alumni on track for post-secondary degree and credential attainment,  U Prep is living its mission. 

Our scholars represent a 2.5X improvement when compared with their peer group statewide.

They are beating the odds and pursuing their dreams and ambitions as they enter young adulthood and make 

choices about their futures. 

We couldn’t be prouder of our now college-going alumni, but more importantly, they couldn’t be prouder of themselves. 

Watch this video to hear from them directly and learn more about who we are as an organization and why we exist. 

While you may love us because of the depth of our commitment to our mission and the integrity we carry each day

to bring it to life, we believe your initial love will come from the investment we make in our people. 

Everything starts with our care and commitment to the adults who lead our work.

They are the game changes who make everything possible.

Why we'll love you:

Do the following must haves resonate with how you are wired?

You're mission and values-driven. You are committed to educational equity for all children and are deeply aligned with the core values that drive our team and our organization at University Prep.

You love working with people: You love to proactively communicate with new people, in fact it gives you energy.

You carry deep humility while remaining results-oriented: You are open to new ideas and approaches while always keeping the end goal in sight.

You never give up: You take on challenges and find a way to get to the finish line.

Achieving big dreams takes hard work and a team effort. If you’re reading this far and feel yourself nodding enthusiastically, read on!

What you'll do:

• Embody mission and vision of University Prep along with the organization’s core values.
• Teach, support and enhance school-wide systems and expectations at all times with all children.
• Provide classroom supports to students. This includes (but is not limited to): preparation and distribution of classroom materials, support during arrival, dismissal and snack/bathroom.
• Provide 1:1 support to scholars as needed.
• Support during school wide events and/or field trips.
• Completed administrative tasks as needed to support a grade level team.

Compensation & Benefits:

Our package includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Option to work full time or part time depending upon availability and desire. 
• Hourly rate $23- $28/hr. Depending on experience.
• For those working full time U Prep pays 100% of the employee’s personal medical benefit and provides options to elect dental, vision, critical illness and accident benefits.
• Are you interested in working towards a BA degree in pursuit of a career in teaching? U Prep offers the opportunity to enroll in Reach University, while contributing $2,000 per year to tuition expenses in support of this goal.
• U Prep contributes up to $600 to a personal wellness account for each employee.

Position Requirements:

• Full commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of University Prep.
• Full commitment to organization’s core values and core identity.
• Unyielding optimism that children can perform at or above grade level regardless of where they may be starting their educational journey.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year working in urban education and/or with a diverse student population.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills as evidenced by exceptional time and task management
• A “whatever it takes” disposition.
• Ability to work in person/in the school building. This is not remote/telecommuting role.
• Openness to feedback and a strong desire for continual growth and development as a professional.
• Willingness to take responsibility for scholar outcomes and achievement without excuse.
• Demonstrated track record of operating with a growth mindset and deep humility in all previous roles.
• Bilingual strongly preferred (English/Spanish).

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As an equal opportunity employer, University Prep hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.