Middle & High School Paraprofessional

BACKGROUND

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology (Carmen) is a small but growing charter school network with a mission to graduate all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Paraprofessional assists certified professional staff with students in all educational environments to meet instructional goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Absolute belief in the ability of all students to learn and achieve and commitment to ending educational inequity in Milwaukee.
2. Associate's Degree or Equivalent
3. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
4. Ability to understand, apply and use computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
5. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
6. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students, especially those students with special needs.
7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work "team player mentality".
8. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
9. Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal forms.
10. Ability to perform duties in a positive, professional manner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom responsibilities:

1. Assist the teacher daily with preparation, instruction, and clean up of materials.
2. Interact with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
3. Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the teacher.
4. Observes and monitors student activities in a classroom setting.
5. Support whole group instruction by maintaining on-task behavior and monitoring understanding.
6. Support whole group instruction by maintaining on-task behavior and monitoring understanding.
7. Performs tasks such as clerical, supervisory and other assigned teacher duties in a prompt and reasonable manner when necessary, as request by and agreed on with the teacher.
8. Assists the teacher in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.

Supportive responsibilities

1. Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date.
2. Provide technical assistance to the teacher: e.g., filing, recording, and copying.
3. Check attendance, arranges seating, and ascertains whereabouts of absent students.
4. Escorts students to and from specials and lunch as required.
5. Monitor hallways to ensure student and staff safety.
6. Assists with the preparation and supervision of breakfast, lunch, and/or before and after school care, as needed.
7. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position will work predominantly Monday - Friday during school hours; however, this position may require work on an occasional evening as necessary.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Carmen Schools of Science and Technology provides salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and worksite benefits, free life insurance, free employee assistance program (EAP), free short-term disability insurance, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Carmen complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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Carmen expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any actions or behaviors that create an uncomfortable work environment and prohibit an employee to perform their expected duties will not be tolerated.