Paraprofessional

Summary
JOB TYPE
Full-time 9 Month Contract
Optional Summer Hours
POSITION AVAILABLE
K-8 Paraprofessional
JOB DESCRIPTION
Join the education revolution, and teach like never before! We are a Public Charter school that opened in 2021 providing K-8 education like never before! Through high-fidelity implementation of the scientifically developed, highly-researched Montessori Method and nature-based methods, students establish firmly grounded academic understanding through use of hands-on learning while developing grit, grace and courtesy, practical life skills, and independent critical thinking; all of which are crucial tools for lifelong success. Our curriculum helps students to make sense of the world around them without gaining skills at the expense of actual knowledge.
Let's stop teaching to create good test-takers, and instead teach to inspire the next generation to be successful- well-rounded, critical thinking, problem-solving, self-driven, lifelong learners!
Our holistic approach to learning examines all avenues that will affect lifelong student success. A minimalist environment and small studio sizes of 18 students maximum enables our students to safely learn through trial and error and maximize your impact on each learner. Learning holistically through nature exploration is a major component of our programming in addition to learning practical life skills such as cooking, gardening, and caring for one's environment. Studies are instructed individually and in small groups during interdisciplinary work cycles for limited daily interruptions allowing time, space, and individualization to engage in academic work in a way that is most meaningful to them and beneficial to their learning needs.
If you are looking to shape the future and inspire many creative minds to think outside of the box this is YOUR opportunity!
Duties
JOB DUTIES
We are searching for a passionate Paraprofessional to join us on this revolutionary and exciting journey! Our Paraprofessional will be responsible for assisting and guiding students in a way that is cohesive with the Montessori Methodology. Our Paraprofessional will be expected to push in with students as much as possible, guiding them alongside their peers and oftentimes even engaging with other students to integrate services seamlessly within each child’s own studio(classroom). Our Paraprofessional will be equipped with traditional Montessori materials, Montessori Curriculum, and Progress Report Software to aid them within the classroom and ensure material is meeting all state teaching standards. On top of our ETC Montessori curriculum and works we utilize the Waseca Reading Program. Our Paraprofessional will be required to help guide students on their educational journey in, but not limited to, the following ways:
Implementing Special Education Plans
Conducting student assessments upon request
Completing Progress reporting through frequent observations
Providing timely feedback to students
Lesson planning
Implementing Montessori curriculum in a meaningful, individualized way
Being prepared
Providing one on one instruction
Implementing Montessori lessons: impressionistic abstract
Communicating with parents
Collaborating and leveraging peer educators
Meeting with students
Adapting teaching methods and learning paths for each student
Fostering a love of learning
Maintaining a clean and purposeful environment
Supporting students in a kind and respectful way
Leading IEP Meetings
Assisting Students to develop structure student-led conferences
Maintaining a safe and collaborative studio atmosphere
Acting as a good role model in attitude, speech, and actions
Leading/coordinating speech services
Assisting with daily school duties
Teachers will be responsible for ensuring that all students receiving services are being challenged individually and are working toward meeting all state required testing standards in a way that is meaningful to each student as included in their special education plans.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Paraprofessional Teaching License
Preferred: 5 Years Teaching Experience
Preferred: MATCE Montessori Credential or Montessori Experience
Benefits
BENEFITS:
Paid Holidays
Paid Breaks
Paid Prep Planning
Paid Vacation
Health Benefits
Better than Pension Plan (Ask to see how our plan stacks up against the WRS!)
Further Education Opportunities: Montessori Credential
Small Studio Ratio: 18 students maximum- small school community
Collaborative Teaching Environment
Supportive Families Administration
COMPENSATION DEPENDS LARGLEY ON QUALIFICATIONS
Competitive compensation of $36,000- $39,000 per 9 month contract
Additional summer hours available for 12 month employment