About this role
Working with students to develop their independent skills within the mainstream classrooms, resource rooms, non-academic times, and other duties, as assigned. The successful candidate will:
• Promote 21stcentury educational excellence through the vigorous support of the mission and goals of The Woodstock Academy; and
• Facilitate individual, departmental, and school excellence through the support of high-quality personnel, reinforcement of best instructional practices, encouragement of a culture of collaboration, and a focus on student learning.
Minimum qualifications:
• Associates degree or successful results of para-professional test is required;
• Enjoy working with adolescents;
• Prior background in working in educational settings and/or willingness to train in support of meeting specialized student needs;
• Academic skills to work within core academic areas. Emphasis on Math or English;
• Ability to work well, coordinate and participate with faculty, staff, students, and administration;
• Certification to drive school vehicle or willingness to become certified. Must have valid driver's license and safe driving record;
• Strong professional ethics and boundaries;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated excellence in human relations;
• Any combination of experience, training, aptitude, or education which provides the required skills, abilities, and professional maturity;
• As part of our encouragement of a culture of collaboration, any other additional educational and/or athletic related certifications or licensing preferred, specifically ABA and/or evidence-based reading/math intervention programs;
• Positive attitude, integrity, collaboration skills, cooperative attitude, and a sense of humor essential; and
• Applicant must pass a background check.