Paraprofessional - Middle Grades

DuBois Integrity Academy is currently hiring Middle Grades Paraprofessionals. DuBois Integrity STEM Academy's academic program is built on two main pillars that drive significant achievement—STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) combined with Blended Learning. We utilize theme-based, interdisciplinary, integrated curricula to enhance instruction and learning. A mix of tightly-controlled behavioral studies and innovative neurological research supports theme-based education as a way to increase success opportunities for all learners.

We are seeking a compassionate paraprofessional to support our teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management. The Paraprofessional's responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts or translating information for students to understand better, supervising students, and providing students with a positive and nurturing guide. The paraprofessional will interact with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, adhering to and upholding school rules and standards.

To be successful as a paraprofessional, you should demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when dealing with students, as well as professionalism when representing the school. You should have strong management and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Paraprofessional Responsibilities:

• Participating in lesson planning sessions and communicating with parents and school officials.
• Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
• Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
• Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
• Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
• Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.
• Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Tracking students' progress and preparing reports for the parents.
• Assisting Teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children.

Paraprofessional Requirements:

• An Associate's degree and/or a bachelor's degree.
• Recent first aid and CPR certifications are advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with educational software.

Application Process:

In addition to the online process, interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Mr. Kenneth Scott, Middle School Principal, at kscott@diak8.org.

All employees are required to complete a criminal background check. DuBois Integrity Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.