School Overview

Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is a public, tuition-free K-8 charter school. Our school offers a unique approach that empowers students to live fulfilling, responsible, and successful lives by building on our three foundational pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. Athlos students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. Our school culture celebrates high academic achievement, fosters individual growth in fitness and Performance Character, and promotes regular family engagement.

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional

Reports to: Department Lead and Case Manager

Contract Term: School Months only: start date through 6/9/23, Summer School hours available

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr + $.50 per hour differentials for bilingual paraprofessionals.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience Required: Classroom experience preferred

Certification Required: ParaPro Certification (or willingness to obtain) or 2 years of higher education

Preferred Qualification: Ability to speak a foreign language (Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, etc.) $.50 per hour differentials for bilingual paraprofessionals, and paraprofessionals with either a valid short-call substitute license or a valid teaching license.

Characteristics of the Successful Candidate:

• Growth mindset
• Reflective practitioner
• Innovative
• Creative problem solver
• Willing to take risks
• Highly organized
• Effective at time management
• Seeks out professional learning
• Willing to continue to learn and try new strategies/ protocols
• Willing to plan and work collaboratively with a team
• Able to build relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds
• Good communicator and active listener

Job Duties:

• Primary function is intense management of student behaviors.
• Assists with management of student behavior and discipline, primarily for students with disabilities.
• Uses the classroom management plan consistent with an assigned teacher’s techniques and school-wide standards.
• Undergoes training in managing the behavior of students per IEP requirements.
• Helps supervise students in all areas of the school including pick-up/drop-off, recess, lunch, etc.
• Assists teachers with classroom instruction as assigned (individualized instruction, small groups, etc.)
• Helps teachers accommodate all students with IEPs.
• Communicates student needs to general and special education teachers when appropriate.
• Provides performance measurements to classroom teaching mentor to help with student progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation and a copy of related certifications to jointheteam@athlosstcloud.org

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