The Paraprofessional is responsible for:
- Maintaining the safety and development of the students in his/her care
- Establishing high expectations for each student, and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development
- Working closely with the classroom teacher to deliver instruction individually, in small groups, and support whole class instruction for more than 50% of the work day
- Participating in frequent meetings with parents, teachers, and school leadership
- Developing educational materials, learn communication techniques, and use student devices
- Willingness to be CPI trained
- After CPI training, implementing de-escalation techniques when working with students, as required
- After being trained in CPI, may be required to restrain a student
- Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
Position Requirements:
- Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
- Associate's degree, or two years of college and/or Highly Qualified as a paraprofessional
- Demonstrate past success working with students in urban settings and open admissions schools
- Knowledge of behavioral interventions a plus
- Bilingual a plus
Physical Demands
- Work routinely requires lifting 100 lbs +
- Work routinely requires bending over
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. As a part of the ongoing effort to rebuild New Orleans public schools, Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Paul Habans Charter schools, located on the West Bank; and Akili Academy, located in the Upper Ninth Ward. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
All faculty and staff at Crescent City Schools:
- Believe in the unlimited potential of each child
- Take personal responsibility for and are passionate about raising student achievement
- Are prepared for the unique challenges and opportunities that school turnaround involves
- Inspire their students and colleagues
- Use feedback to improve
- Achieve great results
Compensation is competitive and based on experience.
We offer an amazing benefits package.