ParaEducator-Toltecalli High School

Tucson, AZ

CPLC Community Schools, a non-profit charter holder for two charter high schools in the Tucson Area, seeks a dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessional to join our team. Our community schools provide a culturally-relevant learning environment for high school students in low-income communities, focusing on meeting the unique needs of each student. As a Paraprofessional, you will support our student's educational achievement, graduation rates, and overall development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One Year of Classroom Experience
• A strong comfort level and experience working with high school students in underserved communities, particularly those homeless or in high-needs situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with diverse student populations and work effectively in a team setting.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students' educational and personal growth.
• Familiarity with instructional strategies, learning accommodations, and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations, multitask, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Flexible working hours and the willingness to contribute to after-school programs, events, or initiatives, as required.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities:

Student Support: Work closely with high school students, providing academic and emotional support in alignment with their individual needs. Assist students in understanding and completing assignments, clarifying concepts, and reinforcing learning objectives. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and participation.

Personalized Assistance: Collaborate with teachers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodations for students with diverse learning abilities. Provide one-on-one or small group instruction to students who require additional assistance. Adapt instructional materials and strategies to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all students.

Behavioral and Emotional Support: To create a safe and trusting environment, build positive relationships with students, particularly those homeless or in high-needs situations. Address behavioral challenges and conflicts proactively and constructively. Implement strategies to support students' social-emotional development and well-being.

Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals to coordinate instructional activities and student support services. Communicate regularly with team members to share observations, concerns, and progress related to students. Collaborate in developing and implementing intervention plans as needed. Foster effective communication with parents/families, maintaining regular contact for scheduling Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, conducting attendance check-ins, and sending progress reports.

Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate student progress, behavior, and intervention records. Complete required documentation, such as incident reports, attendance records, and student evaluations. Adhere to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive student information.

Paraprofessional

Education support

Classroom assistance

Student support

Instructional support

Special education

Inclusion

Individualized education plans (IEPs)

Behavior management

Academic support

Learning assistance

Small group instruction

Student engagement

Classroom management

Student supervision

Lesson planning

Data collection

Progress monitoring

Collaborative teaching

Communication skills

Teamwork

Student assessment

Tutoring

Positive reinforcement

Differentiated instruction

Adapted materials

Classroom organization

Assistive technology

Emotional support

Social skills development

Special needs

Inclusive education

Behavior intervention

Supportive interventions

Individualized attention

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Specialized instruction

Learning disabilities

Autism spectrum disorders

Cognitive impairments

Sensory impairments

Speech and language impairments

Classroom routines

Classroom transitions

Positive behavior support

Student motivation

IEP implementation

Student progress tracking

Student documentation

Instructional materials preparation

Parent communication

Student safety