Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aid (full-time)- Excel Center Shadeland

Required Competencies

Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development. Tutoring Expertise - Has a good grasp of a variety of subjects with an ability to explain concepts easily to assist, ideally high school-age students in an urban, nontraditional, and/or adult education setting, in achieving expected competencies in core academic skills. Creates, adapts, and delivers instructional materials to break up learning into steps. Academic Mindset - Possesses the essential mindset that all students can succeed. Is compelled to improve the outcomes and lives of students in and out of the classroom. Results-Oriented - Is moved to recognize what results are important and what steps need to be taken to achieve goals or targets for self or others. Adept at effectively prioritizing multiple priorities. Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world. Teamwork - Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership. Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment. Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and distance learning technology, preferably Blackboard. Information Monitoring/Reporting - Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals. Other Requirements Background Screening - All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Benefits

Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement Comprehensive health plan Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Life, dental and vision insurance Short- and long-term disability plans Parental and sabbatical leaves Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums Retirement plan with generous company % match Discount programs including 20% discount off Goodwill retail stores immediately upon hire Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Goodwill Education Initiatives Goodwill strongly believes it is essential to raise education attainment levels in Indiana. Not only are the lifetime earnings of high school graduates significantly higher than those of dropouts, children of high school graduates are 50% less likely to drop out of high school than the children of dropouts are. Goodwill provides opportunities for adults (The Excel Center) and youth (Indianapolis Metropolitan High School). The Excel Center Model The Excel Center® is operated by Goodwill Education Initiatives, Inc., a not-for-profit organization formed by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. Recognizing that nearly a half million working-age Hoosiers lack a high school diploma, Goodwill opened The Excel Center for adults in 2010. The Excel Center is a tuition-free public high school for adults offering an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma. Mission and Values: click here Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled ExcelCenter1 Since 1930, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has helped individuals become more economically self-sufficient through employment, education, job training, and health services. Today, we are one of the largest Goodwills in North America, providing services to thousands of individuals and families each year. We change lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential. As employees, we thrive and work as a team living and breathing Goodwill’s values. When becoming an employee, you can expect to embrace the values of Innovation, The Value of the Individual, Learning, Employment, Self-Sufficiency, and Lasting Impact. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email at hrbp@goodwillindy.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. To check the status of your application, login to your account and you will see your status by job or email the Applications team at applications@goodwillindy.org