Paraprofessional Full-Time- Educational Support Middle School

TeacherReports To: PrincipalLocation: New Castle, DE 19720Overview: Founded in 2006, Charter School of New Castle is split between two buildings, a K-4 Elementary School with about 500 students and a 5-8 Middle School on Lukens Drive in New Castle with about 300 students. Charter School of New Castle is a family-focused charter school that prides itself on staff collaboration, and community engagement. At Charter School of New Castle, we provide our students with a well-rounded educational experience which is intellectually stimulating and builds a foundation for success.Position Goal: Charter School of New Castle teachers will play an essential role in the growth and development of each of our students. Our teachers own the responsibility to plan, instruct, assess, lead, mentor, and guide each of our students to academic success overcoming all hurdles and obstacles to ensuring academic success. Charter School of New Castle teachers are responsible for the successful design, development, and implementation of academic lessons, working with other teachers and staff to analyze, assess, and improve the educational experience for our students.Minimum Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess the following:Eligible for Delaware Paraprofessional Certification using one of the three options: High School Diploma and Passing Paraprofessional Assessment or Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher learning and accumulating at least 60 credits or Associate's degree or higherExperience working with students who receive special education services preferred.Major Responsibilities and Duties: Each of our teachers will:Hold high expectations for each studentPossess strong knowledge of content areaExhibit positive rapport with studentsCreate and foster a positive learning environmentEstablish and maintain strong communication lines with all parentsAttend weekly department meetingsPerform clerical duties as required relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance, etc.Skills/Traits: Charter School of New Castle educators must:Be driven to improve the minds and lives of students from underserved communitiesBe dedicated to doing whatever it takes to help ALL students achieve academic successBe passionate about academic learning and insistent on academic excellence and rigor at all timesBe self-aware and know how to treat all members of the school’s community with respectBe reflective and accurately able to appraise his or her strengths and weaknessesWork urgently and be able to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceBe detail-oriented and self-directed with the ability to work independently and with a teamAct entrepreneurially as an initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinkerBe effective communicators with all stakeholders both orally and in written formBe able to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceBe detail-oriented and self-directed and able to work independently on short and long term projectsCommitment and Compensation: Length of Work Year: 10 months, select Saturdays, and occasional evening and weekend commitments will also be required; occasional travel throughout the state and region. Salary and Benefits: Salary range is based on salary scale with qualifications and experience. Performance bonuses based off of exemplary student achievement are available. The state benefit package offers a menu of options including medical, dental, flexible spending, and pension plans.