Paraprofessional

Description

Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Paraprofessional. Paraprofessionals support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position reports to the Director of Student Services on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education.
• Provide classical pedagogical support to students with disabilities in line with the school’s mission and the student’s IEP.
• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the supervising teachers' lesson plans.
• Collect instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
• Facilitate communication about students with disabilities between General Education and Special Education Teachers.
• Assist students as necessary with physical needs, including mobility.

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Associate's Degree OR High School Diploma/GED with passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test required
• Two to three years experience working as a paraprofessional with children with disabilities or comparable experience required
• Valid Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate preferred

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.  They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Why Northwest Classical Academy?

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

About Northwest Classical Academy:

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a K-12 public charter school located in Kennesaw. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free, and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference.

Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and provide contact information for three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”