Philosophy

Phoenix Charter Academy's mission is to challenge teenagers in our area with an academically rigorous and individually tailored curriculum. Talented students who have not succeeded in other schools will have the support, resources and training needed at PCA to succeed academically in high school and college, and become economically secure in their future. Phoenix Charter Academy is named after a mythological figure of strength, healing and renewal.

Phoenix schools challenge resilient, disconnected students with rigorous academics and relentless supports, so they take ownership of their futures and succeed in high school, college, and as self-sufficient adults.

Role Summary

Paraprofessionals, under the supervision of academic support staff and school administration, provide support critical in ensuring that all Phoenix students receive high-quality instruction in their pursuit of educational opportunities in high school and beyond.  

Commitments

It is a given that all of the faculty work very, very hard. All staff acknowledge that we will do more than just work hard; we each seek – through formal and informal feedback – to dramatically improve our own progress and that of our students.  At PCA, an ongoing quest for leadership improvement is not considered remedial, it is essential and ongoing for all staff.

Specific Responsibilities

Basic Academic Support and Administrative Support Duties:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings under the direction and guidance of the Academic Support and classroom teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans and 504 plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers and Academic Support teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• Assist in the preparation and display of student work.
• Assist classroom teachers with creating and preparing materials used to support teaching.

Basic Student Support Duties:

• Work with SST to support the use of alternative disciplinary methods when necessary; support students’ basic behavioral intervention plan needs
• Support teachers in providing students with breaks in class while maintaining rigor and urgency.
• Communicate regularly with Student Support Team about students of concern.
• Work shifts in the SSC and facilitate all necessary follow-up as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher, or
• 48 undergraduate college credits, or
• Meeting or exceeding the State-mandated score on the Paraprofessional (ParaPro) Assessment or WorkKeys Assessment of Proficiency.   
• Bachelor’s degree and experience working with special education students preferred
• Bilingual/Multilingual candidates highly encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to assume responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Support the Phoenix mission statement in words and actions toward scholars, staff, and families
• Willingness to attend required staff and team meetings
• Proactive in matters relating to the health and safety of scholars and staff

**It is understood that this Job Description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a complete and total description of each and every duty and responsibility. As such, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

It is also understood that the Network retains the right to modify this Job Description at any time, for any reason, at the Network’s sole discretion**

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We seek a diverse workforce. Phoenix Charter Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity to staff and applicants in all areas of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other area protected by federal, state or local law. Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to making any reasonable accommodation necessary to support an individual's employment.