Requisition Number 19-3523
Title (MVCA) Paraprofessional Teacher 2019/20
City Michigan State wide State MI

Description
[MVCA] Paraprofessional for Special Education Students INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

The Paraprofessional works in schools with guidance from certified teachers as well as school administrators, while assisting in differentiated instruction that meets students' individualized needs, including at-risk students and students with goals/benchmarks written in their Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Typical activities for the Paraprofessional include some or all of the following: providing orientation services to new students and their families; working with students individually or in groups, assisting teachers, participating in parent conferences, supporting the needs of disabled students, providing translation services, and performing clerical work.

The mission of MVCA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
AS A Paraprofessional Teacher, YOU WILL ENJOY...

• Performs in-take function helping orient newly enrolled students and their families to programs and services;
• Works with students individually or in groups providing supplemental instruction utilizing specific teaching strategies and an acquired knowledge of learning styles;
• Assists with lesson preparation and planning, monitors attendance, and helps maintain student files as appropriate;
• Serves as chief source of information for substitute teachers;
• Collaborates with the teacher and parents in tracking student progress making sure to share insights gained from working individually with students;
• Contacts parents and/or targeted student populations via email, phone call or auto-dial for non-academic issues as requested;
• Assists disabled students; works with non-English speaking learners as appropriate.
  
  
  Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
  competencies.
  
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  

Get to know (MVCA) !

• Michigan Charter Virtual Academy
• Behind the scenes
• A Day in the life

Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Must live in Michigan and possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent AND
• Sixty (60) credit hours at an institution of higher education OR Associates Degree
• Must have experience working with children, preferably special education students
• Pass a formal State or local academic assessment verifying mastery of rigorous quality standards
  
  Certificates and Licenses: None required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to promote and facilitate a positive school environment by making students accountable in following all school and classroom rules and policies
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities
• High degree of reliability
• Ability to pass background check requirements
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• This is a home-based position

WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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