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    Special Ed Paraprofessional - Atlanta, United States - Purpose Built Schools Atlanta

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    Job description:

    Assistant teachers play a
    critical support role in PK-5 classrooms at Purpose Built Schools Atlanta. They
    work in collaboration with teachers, provide support with small group
    instruction and serve to decrease the student:teacher ratio.

    Like all other staff, assistant
    teachers will be guided to integrate a variety of research-based resources and
    strategies to support instruction. Per the vision of the school, these teaching
    teams will focus on literacy and math as critical foundations, and infuse
    learning with STEAM (STEM + the Arts) to create interdisciplinary learning
    opportunities and foster 21st century skills in students.

    Assistant teachers will work as
    team members both within the classroom, across the grade level team, and
    vertically with other grade levels. Like teachers, assistant teachers will have
    the opportunity to participate in research-based professional development.

    Responsibilities
    include:

    Effective classroom
    instruction

    1. Leading
      small group classroom instruction under the direction of the lead teacher and
      supporting whole-group classroom instruction.
    2. Supporting
      the formal and informal assessment of student achievement.
    3. Utilizing
      robust research-based curricula, resources, and strategies to enhance
      instruction.
    4. Supporting
      the teacher in any operational needs in the classroom.
    5. Fostering
      a classroom culture that facilitates intrinsic drive for learning and personal
      growth among students.

    Personal professional
    growth

    1. Participating
      in joint planning during teacher planning time.
    2. Reflecting
      on practice and seeking appropriate help and support from the lead teacher when
      appropriate.
    3. Participating
      in collaborative learning communities on topics of mutual interest, such as
      vertical alignment of the curriculum, literacy strategies, etc.
    4. If
      desired and warranted, working with school leadership to explore certification
      options and pursing a lead teacher position.
    5. Other
      duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    EDUCATION:
    •High School Diploma or GED required, and Para Assessment test or Minimum of 60
    semester hours or 90 quarter hour of college coursework.
    • Associates degree or
    higher in lieu of above.

    CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

    • Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.

    Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Purpose Built Schools Atlanta assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.



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