21st Century Preparatory School is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-centered Paraprofessional to support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and physical needs of students. The paraprofessional works closely with classroom teachers, special education staff, and school leadership to help ensure all students have access to a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
The ideal candidate believes that all students can learn and grow, builds positive relationships with students, and balances warmth and encouragement with clear expectations and consistency.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide individual, small-group, and classroom support under the direction of teachers and special education staff.
- Support students in accessing classroom instruction, completing assignments, and developing academic skills.
- Assist in implementing accommodations, modifications, behavior plans, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), as directed by licensed staff.
- Reinforce classroom expectations, routines, and positive student behavior.
- Build supportive, respectful relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Support students with social-emotional, behavioral, personal care, mobility, or other needs when required.
- Assist teachers with classroom organization, instructional materials, transitions, and supervision.
- Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, hallways, field trips, and other school activities as assigned.
- Collect or document student information and progress as directed by teachers or student services staff.
- Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with teachers, administrators, students, families, and colleagues.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training as required.
- Follow all school policies, safety procedures, and expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support students and the overall school community.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- DPI-required paraprofessional qualifications or willingness to obtain necessary credentials.
- Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
- Experience supporting students with disabilities, behavioral needs, or diverse learning needs is a plus.
- Ability to remain patient, calm, consistent, and professional in challenging situations.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Reliable attendance and a commitment to being an active member of the school team.
Our School
21st Century Preparatory School is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K4-8. We are committed to creating a school community where students are known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow.
One School. One Community. One Purpose.
We believe student success is a shared responsibility, and every adult in our building plays an important role in helping our scholars thrive.