Special Needs Para Individual Support

Do you believe in an educational process that supports diverse high school students in finding and nurturing their gifts and passions Would you like to empower students to explore and examine their lives and the world around them in a deep and critical way Are you inspired and organized to support students as they access life and career opportunities while building their professional network Working at Future School is not a job it is a vocation and an opportunity to join our selecting candidates for employment here we look not only for exceptional talent and expertise as educational leaders but also for a high level of commitment and eagerness to return Future School provides professional growth opportunities; deep meaningful and rewarding work; and competitive salaries and benefits packages. At Future School our team works together to develop active learning opportunities for our students. We care about each others success our students experience and work hard to constantly innovate. We are committed to our students and through that experience contribute to progressive secondary school transformation efforts across the country. If you havent had a chance yet check out our website () to get a better feel for our unique professional learning community. Well be honest; Future School isnt for everybody. If you believe students need to be taught lessons you think instructors should focus on managing behaviors or that students are broken and they need to be fixed were not for you. If you are looking for a job rather than a lifestyle you wont fit here. But if youve got boundless energy an inherent trust in the limitless ability of students an eagerness to challenge how we think about education a deep desire to work on both school wide initiatives and with individual students and you have ambitions to impact secondary education nationally we want to hear from you. Hiring Principles At Future School we have a selective recruitment process because we expect our team (advisors/teachers administrators and staff) to make dramatic measurable gains not just in student achievement but in each students life. The challenges that todays high-school student faces are enormous and very personal. Thats why we focus on educating one student at time. And thats why we seek candidates whose philosophy and real-life experiences match nine important hiring principles which include: Strong team & time management and organizational skillsA belief that students should be at the center of their own learningCollege-ready expectations for all studentsThe ability to build deep relationships with students and peersStrong convictions for your own personal and professional beliefsThe pursuit of a variety of interests beyond educationThe ability to lead influence and motivate othersA track record of resourcefulness and being solution-orientedDemonstrate ambition and longevity in personal and professional pursuits Team Member Qualifications High School diploma/GEDCompleted two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associates degree (or higher) or passed a paraprofessional academic assessment to work with special needs studentsSpecific Job Duties for Special Needs Para: Provide one on one instruction or group instruction under the supervision of a certified behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/ the teacher with the maintenance of the with duties such as the lunchroom recess buses for the student(s).Be aware of Board of Education policies district and school guidelines and regulations and adhere to the other duties as assigned.*30-40 hours/week At Future School youll find: A dedicated staff: Our advisors are committed to the personal growth and professional development of their colleagues; they also know their students well and coach them across a wide range of subjects. Future School is a mission and vision driven organization and it shows in the dedication and commitment of our staff. Deeply personalized learning: Every student has a unique project-based curriculum that is determined by his or her interests needs and learning style. Assessment includes student exhibitions and extensive teacher narratives. A diverse teaching and learning environment: Students and teachers have highly diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. Real influence: Our advisors are at the center of important school decisions and have outstanding opportunities to develop their professional governance candidates may be invited to a series of interviews with our hiring committee as well as hands-on activities to determine a fit with our culture. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!