Paraprofessional at a Classical School

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-covered health premiums for a

Health savings accounts for HDHP

Retirement account matching

Counseling and advisory services

Paid time off and sick pay

Extensive training and mentoring

Job summary

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is seeking a Student Services Paraprofessional to support at-risk students with interventions and reading support in a liberal arts–focused program.

The role involves data-driven progress monitoring, collaboration with Special Education and General Education staff, and attendance at team/parent meetings. It fosters a confidential, supportive environment for students from K-9 with plans to expand.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools.
• Commitment to classical education and to the high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Willingness to complete other related duties as requested.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of students who are at-risk to provide educational interventions and progress monitoring, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, or ALPs.
• Implement small group/individual intervention instruction, progress monitoring, and other activities related to reading support.
• Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Headmaster or Student Services Coordinator.
• Provide focused accommodations for a few students whose needs require continual or ongoing adult supervision and support.
• Facilitate communication about students with disabilities between General Education and Special Education Teachers.
• Provide classical pedagogical support to students with disabilities in line with the school's mission and the IEP.
• Support teachers and students by working to meet students' individual needs
• Assist with standardized testing and progress monitoring
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Job description

Job Title: Student Services Paraprofessional

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction-ACAGJ

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Reports To: Special Education Teacher

Work Days: School days from 7:15 to 3:15

Desired Start Date: Immediately

Wage Range: $22-24 hourly

Position Summary:

Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion and want to expand awareness and understanding of the liberal arts? Do you want to help train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education?

ACAGJ is a growing school of over 200 students that offers grades K-9 for the 2024-45 with plans to expand to K-12 by adding one grade per year and is looking to grow our student services team. Ascent Classical Academies is dedicated to the intellectual and moral betterment of students and encourages staff to take their own moral and intellectual improvement seriously as part of a supportive and excellence-driven culture.

Essential Functions:

• Work with individual or small groups of students who are at-risk to provide educational
• interventions and progress monitoring, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, or ALPs.
• Implement small group/individual intervention instruction, progress monitoring, and other activities related to reading support.
• Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Headmaster or Student Services Coordinator.
• Provide focused accommodations for a few students whose needs require continual or ongoing adult supervision and support.
• Facilitate communication about students with disabilities between General Education and Special Education Teachers.
• Provide classical pedagogical support to students with disabilities in line with the school's mission and the IEP.
• Support teachers and students by working to meet students' individual needs
• Assist with standardized testing and progress monitoring
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools
• Commitment to classical education and to the high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to complete other related duties as requested

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child
• Must be able to supervise outdoor activities

Benefits Available:

• Competitive compensation
• Employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees
• Employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans
• Percentage match to retirement accounts
• Assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions
• Paid time off and sick pay
• Extensive training and mentoring opportunities

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group Services (MEGS) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEGS provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to a 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group Services is the employer.