Job Description

K-12 Instructional Paraprofessional 26-27 SY

Terms of Employment: 10-month, Full-time Employee

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Current Approved Odyssey Charter School Salary Scale

About Us:

The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,000 students. Our School has a growing dual immersion program, innovative green Initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents in an equitable and democratic manner to create a positive culture where all students can find success.

Odyssey Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services, or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Goal:

The Paraprofessional is responsible for providing direction, assistance, foresight, and intervention for specific accommodations, needs, and plans for supported students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware Instructional Paraprofessional Certification in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531
• Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration.
• Must demonstrate a firm knowledge of special education laws and requirements
• Instructional Paraprofessional experience in an urban setting required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to recognize and handle challenges, stressors, and academic difficulties surrounding students and modify instruction accordingly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Support Services, and in partnership with Grade Level Educators the Instructional Paraprofessional will:

• Assess progress toward goals/benchmarks as established by the teacher, special education department, 504 or IEP plan
• Assist teacher in the development and execution of instructional goals of each lesson
• Assist with all student body population within the classroom as needed
• Make modifications and accommodations for the special education population through pre-planning with the teacher
• Create and maintain appropriate filing systems within classrooms to properly track required IEP/504 documentation

Required Competencies:

• Relationships- The ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and key school stakeholders across the school
• Knowledge- A working knowledge of best practices, our current charter, State and local expectations and systems, and each student's IEP and 504 accommodations and goals
• Dedication- A desire to aid all students to excel academically and socially as pertaining to their peers, 504, and IEP expectations
• Community- The ability to support teacher systems and procedures within the classroom, discuss concerns and progress with parents and staff as called upon, and articulate student needs as they change

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Internal- Interested applicants are asked to apply online, upload a resume, and include three professional references.

Please contact our HR Department with any questions or issues applying online or to obtain an application: 302/516-8000 x600.