Classroom Aide

Paraprofessional Position At Icahn Charter School

Icahn Charter School paraprofessionals are dedicated to the academic success and high achievement of all students. They are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in the classroom. Paraprofessionals may support an individual student, a small group or students or whole class instruction. They support the planning and instruction of the classroom teacher and provide insight into individual student needs. The classroom paraprofessional contributes to data collection and reporting on trends observed in student engagement, achievement and participation. They are responsive to feedback and uphold the Icahn instructional priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Supports all aspects of instruction in the classroom
• Works with individual students or with small groups of students under the general supervision of the classroom teacher to reinforce instruction
• Building community and commitment to shared learning among other paraprofessionals at the school or within the network
• Provides classroom and behavior management support and implements building wide strategies to promote positive student behavior
• Consults with members of student educational team
• Collaborates with and responds to the classroom teacher
• Provides administrative support
• Acting in a way that promotes positive student behavior
• Communicating with teachers, administration and students
• Ensuring the safety and security of students
• Assignment Dependent: Contributes information to IEP and supports student goals within their IEP
• Assignment Dependent: Provides clerical or technical support; Provides personal and/or health assistance
• Maintains and builds the knowledge, skills and mindsets necessary for success in the position
• Promotes effective communication within the school building and across the network
• Acts ethically and professionally in all decisions, actions and relationships
• Performs related duties

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• A belief in and commitment to high levels of student achievement
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
• Ability to keep records and make reports that communicate data and experience

EEOC Statement: Icahn Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.