Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Position at Barber Preparatory Academy

Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

The Paraprofessional assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Paraprofessional provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Paraprofessional assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school's governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.

Duties include:

• Supporting lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and following instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader
• Helping plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supporting the Teacher in all student and parent relations
• Assisting with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
• Performing clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies
• Assisting the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
• Helping maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas

Performance expectations include:

• Working cooperatively with the Teacher and others
• Acting in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher
• Contributing to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards

Qualifications include:

• Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional's Exam
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
• Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

ACCEL Schools believes that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.