About this role
Join Our Team! Rapoport Academy strives to transform students' trajectories by creating an inclusive and equitable school environment through relationship-driven practices, rigorous academics, and shared core values. As a part of our mission, we are always looking for highly effective, diverse teachers, support staff, and leaders to add to our team. Why Work at RAPS? Looking for a supportive school environment? We are a public charter school focused on innovative practices in education & a place for teachers to GROW!
• Small Class Size: We cap classes at 17 and grade levels at 68 students. This allows teachers to really get to know their students and their families.
• Supportive Teaching Team: We offer instructional coaching, content support, mentoring, highly qualified teaching assistants, & professional development. RAPS is a place where teachers GROW.
• Increased Teacher Autonomy & Relaxed Employee Dress Code: We want you to enjoy teaching! And part of that is making sure you are comfortable. We have a relaxed employee dress code and we encourage teachers to bring their own flair and passions to their classes. Jeans and smart-casual dress are fine for staff to wear on school days! You can be yourself here.
Primary Purpose: Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Meet Paraprofessional Highly Qualified standards Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Experience: Some experience working with children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Support
• Work cooperatively with general education teacher to ensure high quality instruction for students most at risk for academic struggle.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students, small groups and/or whole group.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Keep anecdotal documentation as needed for small group instruction.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Student Management
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Communicate student needs to appropriate staff and leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment. Working Conditions: Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.