Paraprofessional - Elkhart - PT

The Excel Center – Northern Indiana is a high-quality, free, public high school for adult learners 18 and older. We provide coursework toward completing the required credits for students to earn an Indiana Core 40 diploma (not a TASC/GED/HSE program). Our students benefit from a structured learning environment with direct/ face-to-face instruction, an accelerated format, small classes and individualized attention that meets the unique needs of adult learners. All students are assigned a life coach providing academic and personal counseling to support students pursuing their goals. Our staff have a significant impact on the lives of students seeking a second chance to change their lives. The Excel Center also requires students to earn industry-recognized certificates and/or dual credit college courses. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative team to assist in this endeavor.

Summary

This position provides student support, guidance for online classes and is responsible for the organization and coordination of some office operations, procedures, and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency of The Excel Center.  The Paraprofessional will work closely with staff and students to assist in the classroom and supervise and maintain orderly operations for the school.  This includes a sound working relationship with Excel Center instructors by assisting with student needs, especially those whose native language is not English, collecting paperwork and making sure students understand coursework.  Other duties may include setting up student accounts, assisting with credit recovery classes, supporting Excel and updating attendance records.  The position will work with the instructional team in meeting the educational objectives and adhering to the Indiana Academic Standards.

Education

• High school diploma and/or GED required.
• Credentials or experience in Spanish-English translation required.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability for daytime and evening classes.
• 1 year experience in an educational setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Adult/Child/infant CPR certified or willing to obtain.
• Working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Excel, Word, and web browsers.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Flexible, energetic, and detail oriented.
• Effective at multi-tasking.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Duties

• Execute recruitment strategies to attract prospective students through outreach and events.
• Translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish for various school documents and advertisements.
• Translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish in classrooms with large number of Spanish speaking students.
• Assist with academic remediation in math and English for all students.
• Be a substitute teacher when needed.
• Help to maintain classroom order and discipline.
• Collect, record, and send student assignments to appropriate destinations.
• If equipment is malfunctioning, make it top priority to remedy the trouble.
• Monitor tests.
• Assist with asynchronous courses.
• Set up student accounts (track progress).
• Make sure students understand course work.
• Monitor independent study time.
• Manage on-site enrollment for new students to include iExcel, troubleshooting, and decision-making in accordance with The Excel Center model.
• Assist with student recruiting.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Ensure student information system is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with student attendance keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed.

This role demonstrates behaviors consistent with our Mission, Vision and Values, on behalf of Goodwill of Michiana.