Instructional Paraprofessional at HOPE Online… · Englewood

Apply Job Type Full-time Description HOPE Online Learning Academy Job Description Instructional Paraprofessional JOB CLASSIFICATION / WORK EXPECTATIONS SALARY RANGE: $30,000-$38,000 ($17 - $22/hour) The Instructional Paraprofessional position is a full time, non-exempt position. Employees in this position follow the Academic Year Work Calendar, as determined annually. The expected work week is 40 hours, from Monday - Friday. Part time positions may also fall under this job description, at salary commensurate with FTE. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the discretion of HOPE’s management. SUMMARY: The Instructional Paraprofessional will work with students in the classroom and in small groups under the supervision of a licensed specialist. The Para will deliver intervention lessons, progress monitor, and reteach as needed to ensure student successful completion of the task. The Para works closely with SPED, ELD, general education, and students in the MTSS process, and supports other students as needed and appropriate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Priority Area: Instructional Support 65% Duties and Responsibilities ? Provide differentiated support to address the needs of EL, SPED and general education students as directed, manage resources, and collaborate on intervention processes. ? Demonstrate knowledge of HOPE Online curriculum as well as intervention programs. ? Ensure that all students have access to and receive appropriate instruction to meet grade-level content and language standards and to address academic gaps as assigned. ? Use strategies to actively engage students during instruction. ? Implement an intervention program with fidelity adhering to time, grouping, and lesson plans to accelerate student learning. ? Gain proficiency in administering and supporting learning sites in the administration of HOPE Online required assessments (AIMSWEB, iReady, CMAS, ACCESS, SAT/PSAT) and Edgenuity performance tasks. ? Provide support in implementation of Tier 2 individual student plans (Read, ELL, IEPs, RtI/MTSS). ? Responsible for providing individual and/or small group instructional strategies to students with special needs under the supervision of licensed staff. ? Make independent decisions within appropriate parameters; implementing team designed behavior support plans; monitoring and supporting students during special activities, preparing and modifying instructional materials; collecting data for IEP goals and behavior plans. ? Monitoring and providing feedback on student progress, maintaining student confidentiality and adapting to changes in responsibilities and schedules. Priority Area: Communication and collaboration with various stakeholders to provide a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment 25% Duties and Responsibilities ? Support students under the supervision of a professionally licensed specialist. ? Attend all learning site and HOPE faculty/staff meetings and PD as appropriate. ? Work directly with the licensed specialists (weekly meetings required). ? Develop and maintain collaborative, positive, effective relationships with all stakeholders. ? Coordinate with all stakeholders (Learning Site Staff, Site Coordinator, Virtual Instructor, family, etc.) to Instructional Paraprofessional Job Description - 5/2023 Page 1 Salary Description 30,000-38,000