PARAPROFESSIONAL (1:1 Student Support)
Instruction and learning provided in English
Must-Haves- High-priority skills and qualities
- Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice
- Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels
- Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
- Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
- Develops and uses effective organization systems
- Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have completed at least one of the following:
- 60 college credit hours with a minimum of 9 hours in early childhood, child development, or child/family related courses
- Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education or child development
- Completed approved 20 hour Substitute Certificate Course
- Paraprofessional Assessment
Nice-to-Haves- Skills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement
- Successful experience in an elementary or middle school setting
- Fluency in French, Mandarin, or Spanish
Responsibilities
- Implement teacher-created lessons for individuals or small groups.
- Implement student accommodations and modifications according to IEPs.
- Collaborate with other staff members to meet the holistic needs of assigned students.
- Assist students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.)
- Assist with appropriate behavior intervention, as directed by the teacher/supervisor
- Escort students safely from place to place within the school setting.
- Aid in the administration of teacher, District, and state assessments.
- Collect data on student progress as directed by the teacher.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student and family information with regards to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Compensation and Benefits
SLLIS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of everyone. Critical to our mission is creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. As such, we strive to maintain a compensation system free from inequities while uplifting the unique experiences of our staff.
We use a total rewards system thereby ensuring our compensation and benefits program takes a holistic approach. The compensation system at SLLIS is transparent, equitable, sustainable, and competitive in relation to the local educational market in which we serve. It offers fair and predictable compensation to ensure SLLIS is retaining top talent.
The annual salary for this position is competitive and rages from $32,568 – $38,173. Your salary would be based on the number of years of experience you have. SLLIS also offers the following:
- FREE Compressive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance)
- Low cost- buy up plan available too!
- College tuition rewards program for dependents
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
- Retirement contributions through PSRS and optional 403b
- Supply reimbursements and a staff laptop to use
- 12 PTO days per year, plus no work in June or July!
- Other paid time off includes: one week for Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break, one week off for Spring break, and all major U.S. holidays. This averages 25 days per year.
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- Individualized coaching and support
- Leadership opportunities to help staff meet their career goals
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
SLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The St. Louis Language Immersion School will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. We actively encourage all qualified applicants to apply.