School Overview

Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is a public, tuition-free K-5 charter school. Our school offers a unique approach that empowers students to live fulfilling, responsible, and successful lives by building on our three foundational pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. Athlos students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. Our school culture celebrates high academic achievement, fosters individual growth in fitness and Performance Character, and promotes regular family engagement. 

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional 

Reports to: Department Lead and Case Manager

Contract Term: School Months only: last reporting date of the 23-24 school year is 5/31/24, Summer School hours available

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr 

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: High School Diploma

Certification Required: ParaPro Certification (or willingness to obtain) or 2 years of higher education

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak a foreign language (Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, etc.), and experience working with children in a classroom setting.

Characteristics of the Successful Candidate:

• Growth mindset

• Reflective practitioner

• Innovative

• Creative problem solver

• Willing to take risks

• Highly organized

• Effective at time management

• Seeks out professional learning

• Willing to continue to learn and try new strategies/ protocols

• Willing to plan and work collaboratively with a team

• Able to build relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds

• Good communicator and active listener

  Job Duties:

• Primary function is intense management of student behaviors.

• Assists with management of student behavior and discipline, primarily for students with disabilities.

• Uses the classroom management plan consistent with an assigned teacher’s techniques and school-wide standards.

• Undergoes training in managing the behavior of students per IEP requirements.

• Helps supervise students in all areas of the school including pick-up/drop-off, recess, lunch, etc.

• Assists teachers with classroom instruction as assigned (individualized instruction, small groups, etc.)

• Helps teachers accommodate all students with IEPs.

• Communicates student needs to general and special education teachers when appropriate.

• Provides performance measurements to classroom teaching mentor to help with student progress.

• Other duties as assigned.

  To Apply:

  Please submit a resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation and a copy of related certifications to khill@athlosstcloud.org

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