Paraprofessional at Intrinsic Schools – Chicago, Illinois

Introduction to Intrinsic Schools

Intrinsic Schools is a public charter network whose mission is to create a revolutionary new school model that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors. We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. At our Belmont campus, we serve students in grades 7-12. At our Downtown campus, we serve students in grades 9-12. Our student demographics are 90% people of color, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities.

Why Intrinsic

We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. Our goal is to prepare all students for post-secondary success as demonstrated by high quality student work, growth on assessments and “non­cognitive” factors such as empathy, student independence, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.

Culture at Intrinsic

We believe that a strong student culture focused on learning and mutual respect between students and adults is foundational to a strong school.

About this opportunity

The paraprofessional is an educational worker who assists teachers with classroom management and organization. The paraprofessional provides a positive and nurturing guide for students and attends to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in lesson planning sessions, and communicates with parents and school officials.
• Co-teaches lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviews classwork.
• Organizes the classroom and teaching materials, monitors the classroom during lessons, and minimizes distractions and disruptions.
• Supervises students in and out of the classroom.
• Attends to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Helps Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
• Performs clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.
• Ensures the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Tracks students' progress and prepares reports for the parents.
• Assists Teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children.

Who You Are

You believe we must challenge the traditional notions of school to ensure all students receive the education they deserve and need to be successful in college and beyond.

Qualifications

Illinois Paraprofessional License
Team player with strong interpersonal/influence skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Strong and demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and justice in education and beyond
Past volunteer or coaching experience a plus
Knowledge of the G Suite

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.