The paraprofessional/instructional assistant position provides student assistance and guidance for online and in-person classes. They work closely with staff and students to supervise and maintain orderly operations for the school. They work closely with the instructional team to provide high quality services and alternative or additional support for teaching and learning. Other duties include one-onone or small group tutoring, providing assistance to students who have alternative or additional needs, serving as an additional support in the classroom alongside teachers, monitors testing, participating in recruitment opportunities, and providing small group or individual testing opportunities for students. This position will also serve as a substitute for teachers, drop-in center attendants, and some office staff when needed.
Uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture, values and mission in everything you do and every interaction you have with co-workers, clients, customers, and management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting the educational instruction of students enrolled in The Excel Center, including but not limited to persons with disabilities and other special needs. This duty is performed daily, about 70% of the time.
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Create and maintain documentation on services provided. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.
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Serve as a substitute in classrooms, the drop-in center, and office when needed. This duty is performed daily, about 20% of the time.
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Perform any other related duties as needed. This duty is performed daily.
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Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education
High School
Experience
2 years related experience and/or training.
Management Experience
Not Applicable
Skills
- Communication Skills
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Mathematical Skills
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Critical Thinking Skills
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Word Processing/Typing
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Software Databases
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Presentation/PowerPoint
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Spreadsheet
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Supervisory Experience
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Planning, organizing, and project management skills.
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Decision Making
Additional Information
Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow through.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data for informed decision making.
Strong communication skills; ability to communicate direct feedback.
Ability to work well on a team; ability to bridge and enhance professional learning communities.
Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance instructional outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
Effective presentation skills accompanied with inspiring stage presence.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1-2 years in an instructional environment/
Experience teaching in a high-needs community; ie: homeless, persons with disabilities, underemployed, unemployed, previously incarcerated, etc.
Experience working with and teaching adult learners in a post-secondary environment.
