IMMEDIATE - Bilingual Classroom Assistant Paraprofessional - 2023/2024 School Year
About Mastery:
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 24 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we're on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams.
Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success.
We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.
Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission.
We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence.
Together, we can make a lasting impact.
This role is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!New-to-Mastery Support Staff can expect to receive an hourly rate of between $20.
92 and $29.
35 based on years' of experience and level of education.
The opportunity:
The paraprofessional shows an unwavering commitment to student achievement to improve the knowledge, skills, and lives of students.
The paraprofessional works with children individually and in small groups to ensure that students meet academic and social-emotional success in the classroom as measured by mastery of IEP goals, progress monitoring data, and/or academic achievement data.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Ability to assist classroom teacher to teach and positively manage the behavior of special education students; this includes supporting students' behavior across all environments of the school including inclusion classes, lunch, and cooperative play Ability to assist with domestic and personal maintenance (including meal preparation, direct and assistive feeding, diapering, cleaning, sanitizing toys, play objects, etc.
) Ability to provide small group instruction/interventions Ability to maintain sensitive, confidential information Must be able to work collaboratively in a non-traditional, urban environment Participation in relevant professional development
Qualifications:
Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current special education methodologies and techniques Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom environment A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement A belief that all students should be held to high academic standards Demonstrated professionalism and responsibility, and a strong work ethic A positive, high-energy attitude and a drive for personal excellence The ability to problem-solve and a sense of humor are required Education and
Experience:
Fluent in English and Spanish, required Associate's Degree (or at least 60 college credits) or passing score of ParaPro exam required; education-related field preferred Experience working with adolescents, school-setting experience preferred Experience working with students receiving special education services Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speak loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away, stooping, kneeling, fine finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board or projector, repetitive hand and arm motionMastery's Benefits Package:
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics!Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!Mastery's Annual Calendar:
As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our PA Academic Calendar for SY 23/24 and our NJ Academic Calendar for SY 23/24.
We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Recommended Skills Academic Standards Confidentiality Friendliness Hardworking And Dedicated Maintenance Professional Attitude Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 24 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we're on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams.
Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success.
We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.
Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission.
We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence.
Together, we can make a lasting impact.
This role is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!New-to-Mastery Support Staff can expect to receive an hourly rate of between $20.
92 and $29.
35 based on years' of experience and level of education.
The opportunity:
The paraprofessional shows an unwavering commitment to student achievement to improve the knowledge, skills, and lives of students.
The paraprofessional works with children individually and in small groups to ensure that students meet academic and social-emotional success in the classroom as measured by mastery of IEP goals, progress monitoring data, and/or academic achievement data.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Ability to assist classroom teacher to teach and positively manage the behavior of special education students; this includes supporting students' behavior across all environments of the school including inclusion classes, lunch, and cooperative play Ability to assist with domestic and personal maintenance (including meal preparation, direct and assistive feeding, diapering, cleaning, sanitizing toys, play objects, etc.
) Ability to provide small group instruction/interventions Ability to maintain sensitive, confidential information Must be able to work collaboratively in a non-traditional, urban environment Participation in relevant professional development
Qualifications:
Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current special education methodologies and techniques Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom environment A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement A belief that all students should be held to high academic standards Demonstrated professionalism and responsibility, and a strong work ethic A positive, high-energy attitude and a drive for personal excellence The ability to problem-solve and a sense of humor are required Education and
Experience:
Fluent in English and Spanish, required Associate's Degree (or at least 60 college credits) or passing score of ParaPro exam required; education-related field preferred Experience working with adolescents, school-setting experience preferred Experience working with students receiving special education services Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speak loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away, stooping, kneeling, fine finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board or projector, repetitive hand and arm motionMastery's Benefits Package:
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics!Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!Mastery's Annual Calendar:
As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our PA Academic Calendar for SY 23/24 and our NJ Academic Calendar for SY 23/24.
We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Recommended Skills Academic Standards Confidentiality Friendliness Hardworking And Dedicated Maintenance Professional Attitude Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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