Job Description

Position: Full Time-High School Classroom Paraprofessional

Reports to: School Leader or Designee

General Description:

The primary function of the paraprofessional is to foster learning for students by developing meaningful relationships and work to motivate them to be successful in their coursework while upholding all aspects of our mission. This position will work to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives while living by and upholding the mission of Muskegon Covenant Academy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understands, accepts, and abides by the Covenant Academies Foundation philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities.

• Demonstrates a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations.

• Accepts responsibility for the achievement of all students.

• Assist the teachers when engaging with students in person and virtually.

• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

• Provide instructional reinforcement of content, under the direction of the classroom teacher.

• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

• Have multiple conversations/Two-Way Interactions with students each week encouraging students to stay on task, make progress in their learning and help break down barriers they may face.

• Have great communication skills, be personable and willing to form school-based relationships with students, staff and parents.

• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, hallways and corridors, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

• Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students and attend to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.

• Be an active participant in professional development sessions and in-service learning opportunities.

• Use computers and other technology provided to assist students.

• Read and agree to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant Academies Foundation manuals pertinent to the position.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred

• Valid driver's license

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Passion for working with at-risk youth

• Previous experience working with students and curriculum preferred

• Proficient in technology, including Google Suite for Education

Salary: $38,000 + Benefits (If BA plus $1500) If MA plus $1000)

This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time to include only duties allowed under Title I funding.

The Covenant Academies Foundation operates year-round charter high schools offering a traditional high school diploma to dropouts and at-risk students ages 15-22.

Covenant Academies Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.