AXL Academy - Floater Paraprofessional

AXL Academy; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AXL Academy is seeking a Floater Paraprofessional to provide flexible, school-wide support through guest teaching, student supervision, and classroom assistance based on daily staffing needs.

The role includes substituting for teachers, supporting interventions, supervising during lunch and transitions, and collaborating with teachers and leaders to uphold a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans and adapt to multiple grade levels and environments.
• Willingness to work across different roles depending on school needs.
• Commitment to equity, inclusiveness, and school-wide professionalism.
• Experience working with children in educational or youth settings (preferred).
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (preferred).
• Familiarity with restorative practices and classroom management strategies (preferred).
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Chromebooks, or educational technology tools (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Guest Teaching and Instructional Support: serve as substitute teacher and support interventions.
• Supervision and Campus Support: supervise during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and transitions.
• Collaboration and Communication: coordinate with Principal, Crew Culture Leaders, and teachers; communicate assignments.
• Culture and Professional Engagement: attend meetings and events; uphold restorative practices and equity-based expectations.
• Upholding the Vision: engage with students, empower through expectations, and help achieve targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Instructional plans

Adaptability

Equity & inclusiveness

Role flexibility

Restorative practices familiarity

Bilingual abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Chromebooks

Educational technology tools

Job description

Job Title: FLOATER PARAPROFESSIONAL
Classification: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal

SUMMARY:

To provide flexible, school-wide support through guest teaching, student supervision, and classroom assistance based on daily staffing needs. Floater Paraprofessionals serve as substitute teachers when needed and provide essential coverage during lunch, recess, fieldwork, and throughout the school building. This role supports AXL Academy’s culture, safety, and instructional goals through collaborative engagement with students and staff.

Essential functions of the job may include but is not limited to the following:

Guest Teaching and Instructional Support

• Serve as a guest teacher (substitute teacher) across grade levels and content areas when classroom staff are absent.
• Follow lesson plans and instructional routines to ensure continuity of learning.
• Push into classrooms to support academic interventions, classroom management, and behavior support.
• Assist with small-group instruction, student redirection, and hands‑on learning experiences as directed by teachers or leadership.

Supervision and Campus Support

• Provide supervision during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and passing periods.
• Monitor hallways and bathrooms to support safety, behavior expectations, and transitions.
• Support fieldwork trips by actively engaging with scholars and collaborating with classroom teachers.
• Ensure visibility and presence in student‑facing spaces throughout the school day.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate consistently with the Principal to receive daily assignments and schedule updates.
• Work with Crew Culture Leaders and instructional teams to implement classroom strategies and student behavior plans.
• Engage respectfully and professionally with all students, staff, and families.
• Adapt to changing responsibilities and schedules with flexibility and a student‑centered mindset.

Culture and Professional Engagement

• Attend all required staff meetings, professional development days, and school events, including Student‑Led Conferences (SLCs), Expedition Nights, and community gatherings.
• Uphold AXL’s restorative practices and equity‑based expectations in all student interactions.
• Support a positive, inclusive school culture and actively contribute to team‑based responsibilities.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability in all aspects of the role.

Upholding the Vision:

Engage

• Build meaningful relationships with students through consistent presence and responsiveness.
• Participate actively in school events, fieldwork, and classroom activities.

Empower

• Reinforce classroom expectations, academic confidence, and emotional regulation.
• Support teachers and students in creating productive, safe, and inclusive learning environments.

Achieve

• Contribute to smooth school operations and consistent classroom instruction.
• Assist in implementing academic and behavioral supports that help scholars meet learning targets.

Qualification Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructional plans and adapt to multiple grade levels and environments
• Willingness to work across different roles depending on school needs
• Commitment to equity, inclusiveness, and school‑wide professionalism

Preferred:

• Experience working with children in educational or youth settings
• Bilingual or multilingual skills
• Familiarity with restorative practices and classroom management strategies
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Chromebooks, or educational technology tools

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices, and other classroom/office equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position may include outdoor supervision and fieldwork participation.

Expected Days:

Floater Paraprofessionals are expected to be in‑person each day that they are requested that school is in session, including professional development days, student‑led conferences, and school events. This position observes all scheduled school breaks and holidays.