Paraprofessional

Why Join Team VCP:

Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.

As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community. Join us!

Role Mission:

Paraprofessionals support Vista teachers through one-on-one and small group student support. In this role, you will build relationships that help instill the joy of life-long learning in our scholars, collaborate closely with instructional staff and your students' families to ensure Vista is meeting and exceeding the educational needs of all our scholars.


Your Impact:

• Build positive relationships with students grounded in respect, enthusiasm, achievement, courage, hard work and self-determination through structured socialemotional learning;
• Assist General Education and Special Education teachers with delivery of standards-aligned lessons with appropriate accommodations and modifications per students' IEPs;
• Work with students as assigned, including students with sensory, cognitive, emotional and/or physical disabilities, on a one-to-one basis;
• Maintain school-wide systems, rules, consequences, and rewards with accommodations and modifications as directed by the General Education or Special Education teacher, according to students' IEP/504 Plans;
• Perform the duties required of the position, including confidentiality, personal organization and timely submission of all paperwork;
• Participate in operational duties, supporting with student behavior as needed;
• Participate in grade-level activities and school-wide functions;
• Communicate effectively and proactively with staff, students and families;
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using school's teacher performance rubric as a guide;
• Participate in annual staff training;

Your Compensation

In recognition of our team members' impact, Vista offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation package to support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

• Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level
• Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at little to no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays, plus confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service to support your overall experience using your plans
• Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and up to a 3% employer match
• 40 hours of sick time
• All the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, quality professional development, classroom supplies, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students
• Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team

Your Qualifications:

• Belief in the Vista College Prep mission and educational model;
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills;
• Receptiveness to feedback;
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.