Dedicated Aide

Job Overview: The Inclusion Associate (Dedicated Aide/Paraprofessional)  is a member of the Student Services Team. They work in collaboration with lead classroom teachers to support students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The student assigned to the Dedicated Aide/Inclusion Associate/Dedicated Aide/Paraprofessional remain the primary responsibility of the classroom teacher; the Aide is present to provide behavioral and/or academic support to his/her assigned student’s overall educational outcomes and to facilitate  the assigned student’s long-term independence.

Reports To: The Inclusion Associate (Dedicated Aide/Paraprofessional) reports directly to the Director of Student Services. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supports the creation of environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of the assigned student 
• Provides  behavioral and/or academic supports to  assigned student’s 
• Consistently implements behavioral and academic strategies outlined in the assigned student’s IEP
• Gathers and maintains academic and behavioral data; maintains anecdotal notes
• Keeps other members of the classroom teaching team, appropriate service providers, and families informed of progress and challenges regarding the student
• Collaborates with the teaching team to evaluate instructional effectiveness and to modify instructional approaches based on feedback
• l restraint, as approApplies the principles of crisis prevention intervention and implements passive physicapriate
• Actively participates in professional development opportunities provided and seeks out additional professional development
• Maintains confidentiality and treats all information about children and their families in strictest confidence

Qualifications, Skills and Values

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 48 college credits or passed the Paraprofessional PRAXIS Exam required. 
• At least 1 year of direct work with children aged 3-12 years old required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish are strongly preferred. 
• Experience in an urban school setting and familiarity with Responsive Classroom. 

Skills and Values

• Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
• Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
• Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
• Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure
• Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to support learning in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Strong communication skills required in order to effectively engage with teachers, staff, parents, and children
• Ability to maintain a patient and supportive relationship with assigned student
• Demonstrated commitment to Mundo Verde’s mission

 Other Job Details

• Schedule: 8 hour day  
• Location: Network position meaning will serve students at either Cook Campus or Calle 8 Campus 
• Position Type: This is a 10-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer

Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:  

• A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience 
• A Tier 1 bilingual public charter school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
• An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
• Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
• A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support 
• A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
• FT hourly: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar. 

MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer