Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Pinellas County, FL
Organization Type: Private, Non-Profit School
Job Purpose
Excellerated Teaching Academy is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to provide individualized and group instruction to students diagnosed with a variety of developmental and behavioral needs. Working in partnership with students, parents, and therapy professionals, you will directly support our mission to make a lasting educational, societal, and social impact on every student’s life.
Job Requirements
- Background Check: Must pass a Level 2 background check (Required).
- Medical Comfort: Comfort supporting students with epilepsy (Required).
- Environment: Comfort in the presence of religious activities and communication (Required).
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience (Preferred).
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClassroom & Instructional Support
- Facilitate a structured learning environment tailored to the unique needs of present learners.
- Assist the lead teacher in preparing and providing educational resources.
- Support student comprehension of subject matter and provide meaningful feedback to both students and teachers.
- Adapt the classroom environment to encourage learning and promote student independence.
- Assist school personnel with student progress monitoring.
Supervision & Student Care
- Monitor students during high-transition arrival and dismissal times.
- Supervise students during lunch periods and specialty classes (Music, Art, and PE) as needed.
- Assist teachers with meeting students' individual self-care needs.
- Perform other related duties as directed by administration.
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate professionally and effectively with all stakeholders, including Case Managers, Co-Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Parents, and Caregivers.
- Actively participate in weekly team meetings to discuss student needs, organizational goals, and team dynamics.
- Maintain prompt communication by acknowledging emails and voicemails within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships across the school community.
Skills and Knowledge
- Core Values: Deep commitment, enthusiasm, and alignment with the academy's mission and high quality of service.
- Professional Skills: Strong prioritization, interpersonal communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Inclusivity: Demonstrated courtesy, attentiveness, and understanding of diverse student abilities, learning styles, and exceptionalities.
- Adaptability: Ability to follow instructions, respond constructively to management direction, and actively seek feedback for professional growth.
- Tech Proficiency: Proficiency (or a strong willingness to learn) in Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Google Chat) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Crisis Management: Adept at thinking logically and staying calm under high-stress situations to determine the best course of action.
Physical Demands & Working Environment
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Behavioral Stamina: Capable of safely assisting students through challenging or maladaptive behaviors (including tantrums, physical aggression, vocal outbursts, self-injurious behavior, and non-compliance).
- Physical Agility: Ability to stand for extended periods, sit in standard chairs or on the floor, stoop/kneel at a child's eye level, and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Communication: Capable of writing, reading, speaking, hearing, and understanding fluent English.
- Environmental Tolerance: Comfortable with high daily schedule variability and a frequently high noise level due to classroom dynamics and student behaviors.
Organizational Culture & Evaluation
- Culture: Our team is detail-oriented, collaborative, and deeply committed to providing high-quality services in a caring, cooperative environment.
- Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated on a regular, ongoing basis in accordance with organizational standards for quality and excellence.
Disclaimer: Excellerated Teaching Academy retains the sole right and discretion to amend this job description. The statements above outline the general nature of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience:
- epilepsy: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
