Facilitator Fellow (Paraprofessional)

• Description Facilitator Fellow (Paraprofessional) PEACE Academy Charter works to promote educational and cultural empowerment for all of our students to ensure they are mastering or exceeding in their grade level content areas.
• Our strong focus on academics and cultural identity supports us in being an inclusive school that is heavily grounded in community.
• We are seeking a dynamic Facilitator Fellow (Kindergarten - Paraprofessional) who can contribute to our school community in addition to supporting the learning and development of our students academically, culturally, and socio emotionally.
• While many schools use Paraprofessional for a variety of reasons, at PEACE to effectively orchestrate a liberatory learning experience, we see our Facilitator Fellows as one of the first steps in becoming a Classroom Facilitator.
• This role works with Kindergarten students.

Minimum Requirements Education: Associate’s degree recommended High School Diploma or equivalent required

Certification: Passed the GACE in Paraprofessional (preferred)

Roles and Responsibilities

Co-teaching lessons under the Classroom Facilitator’s guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork. Implement a student-centered, problem-based curriculum to support students in mastering grade level content Implement instruction and assessment practices for a diverse group of students Participating in lesson planning sessions, and communicating with parents and school officials. Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions. Supervising students in and out of the classroom. Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs. Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions. Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework. Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies. Tracking students' progress and preparing reports for the parents. Conducting interventions with students who need additional support Demonstrate a sound ability to create a positive learning environment that promotes positive student behavior using restorative practices Demonstrate the ability to embrace differentiated instructional approaches to learning Build and maintain relationships with students Engage in continuous professional development and shared learning with other professional staff Work collaboratively with a diverse group of school colleagues, parents, community members, and others to support and implement the goals of the school Participate fully in faculty and school-related meetings Supervise Field Experiences and other school program Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed Other duties as assigned by members of the leadership team.