Paraprofessional (SPED) - AASC at Athlos Academy – St. Cloud, Minnesota

Job Title: SPED Paraprofessional

Organization: Athlos Academy of St. Cloud

Location: 3701 33rd St S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Reports To: SPED Director

Hiring Status: At-Will

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.5 or 1.0

Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:45 am–2:15 pm or 6:45-11:30 am

Reporting Days: 176, 10 months

Compensation: Hourly

Start Date: asap

Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education:  Associates degree equivalent or higher or ability to pass a paraprofessional exam; cost of exam is responsibility of applicant

Experience:  Classroom experience preferred

Background: Clear background check

Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Somali or Spanish fluency preferred

Our Mission

The mission of Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars of Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character.

Job Duties

Classroom Instruction

• Collaborate with supervising teacher to provide instructional support to students.
• Assist students to reach academic success.
• Creates a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best. 
• Utilizes academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos’ 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. 
• Collect and report data on students’ academic progress
• Differentiates assistance based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities. 

Classroom and School Culture

• Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom. 
• Consistently implements school-wide management policies. 
• Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
• Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times. 
• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members. 
• Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members. 

Communication

• Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community. 
• Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities. 

Professionalism

• Models the Athlos culture. 
• Implements school policies.
• Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events. 
• Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities. 
• Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.
• Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more. 
• Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues. 
• Honors schedules and deadlines. 

Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
• Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to see in close range and far range.
• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
• Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.