Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Details Job Location: The Accelerated School - Los Angeles, CA 90037 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $24.38 - $24.38 Hourly Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) Clerk Grant-funded position. Employment is contingent upon continued grant funding, and there is no guarantee of continued employment beyond the grant term. About The Accelerated Schools At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future. Our Instructional Approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day. Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment. Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready. Job Summary Under the direction of the Expanded Learning Program Coordinator, the ELOP Office Clerk supports the day-to-day operations of the ELOP program by performing clerical, communication, and record-keeping duties. This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient administrative processes, ensuring data accuracy, and facilitating strong communication between families, program staff, and school leadership. The ELOP Clerk works under the direction of the ELOP Coordinator and serves as a consistent, welcoming presence for the ELOP team and families. What You Will Do Administrative & Clerical Support Provide clerical and reception services for the ELOP program, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries. Collect, review, and file ELOP program applications, student rosters, and attendance records. Support preparation of program materials, including flyers, bulletins, and parent communications. Maintain accurate and organized program records including student enrollment, attendance logs, and sign-in/out sheets. Assist in tracking student performance documentation and staff activity logs. Communication & Customer Service Serve as a liaison between families and ELOP staff by responding to parent inquiries and ensuring clear communication regarding pick-up, schedule, and program policies. Notify site administrators and program leaders of any urgent concerns or student issues. Coordinate scheduling of parent meetings, ELOP trainings, and other events. Maintain and update calendars, announcements, and staff communications for ELOP activities. Operational Support Assist with the preparation and submission of purchase orders and expense records aligned with ELOP program operations. Monitor supply inventories for ELOP activities and support ordering of materials as directed. Provide logistical and clerical support for before-school, after-school, intersession, and summer sessions. Support the Director of Operations and ELOP Coordinator with additional clerical duties, data entry, and compliance documentation as needed. Office and school environment; may include indoor and outdoor supervision. Regular interaction with children, parents, staff, and the public. Occasional lifting and physical activity (up to 20 lbs). Other duties as assigned. Our Ideal Teammate Deeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals. You connect vision to outcomes by prioritizing strategically and using data to guide decisions. Believes diversity drives innovation and actively foster inclusive environments. You reflect on how your decisions advance equity and inclusion and work in partnership with students, families, and community. Take ownership of your actions and impact. You reflect, seek feedback, adjust as needed, and hold yourself accountable for results. You value relationships and build trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through. You engage in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility. You believe learning happens through dialogue, not monologue. You listen actively, elevate diverse voices, and seek understanding, even in moments of conflict. You are a strategic, outcomes-oriented problem solver. You prioritize effectively, anticipate challenges, and adapt strategies to drive meaningful results. You believe in continuous growth for yourself and others. You celebrate wins, own mistakes, seek coaching and feedback, and support teammates in developing their skills and impact. Qualifications High School Diploma, GED or equivalent (required) Ability to read/write/speak in Spanish. Must have a courteous and positive attitude. Maintain strong verbal/written communication amongst staff and customers Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Work is primarily performed in a standard office and school environment. Requires prolonged periods of sitting, with intermittent standing and walking throughout the workday. Frequently uses a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment. Requires sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment, enter data, and handle documents. Requires the ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and twist occasionally to retrieve or file records, office supplies, and materials. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull office equipment, files, boxes, and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Requires visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens and the ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone. May occasionally move throughout the campus to deliver materials, assist staff, or attend meetings. Compensation and Benefits Salary Rate: $24.38 / Hourly Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage Work Schedule Monday - Friday | Full-time 12 Month Classified Hourly work calendar | 240 Work Days The Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr