Duties for This Position Include but Are Not Limited to the Following

Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description

Northeast Academy Charter School is a K-8 school of choice in the Denver Public Schools district. NACS is a Core Knowledge curriculum based school specializing in building a classical education with a strong emphasis on character and moral values.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

·  Supports SPED teacher with daily duties (push in to classes for academic support and gets elementary students from classes)

·  Supports SPED teacher with operation duties (progress reports, attendance reporting, and progress monitoring)

·  Subs for SPED teacher weekly when SPED teacher has weekly Monday team meetings with providers

Skills, Qualities and Must Haves

·  Enjoys working with children and parents K-8

·  Has a sense of humor

·  Creative and is strong in word and excel

·  Team Player

·  Likes to see student progress

·  A Para who has an interest in going back to school or in school for education, special education, counseling, child development, or criminal justice

This position is in part responsible for the education of the students. As examples to the students, employees are expected to demonstrate high moral character and embrace the virtues of a democratic society. Employees are accountable to the Principal. This position will report to the Student Services Director. Employees are employed at-will and operate as professionals within the guidelines established by the School Charter and the Board. These guidelines provide that instruction be consistent with the Core Knowledge Sequence. Employees are accountable in the following areas of responsibility:

Adherence to Northeast Academy Charter School’s Mission and Philosophy

The employee is expected to:

Understand and adhere to the principles of classical education

Apply the principles of the trivium to his or her level of teaching

Develop the intellect of each student to the utmost of his or her ability

Develop the personal character of every student

Command of the English language

The ability to speak and write lucidly and grammatically

The ability to correct students in speaking and in writing

Maintenance of Good Parental Relations

Overall Attitude

Loyal to the school and its mission

Willing to take direction from the administration

Collegial

Curious

Prudent

Gracious with others

Other

Punctuality and attendance

Initiative and effort

Professionalism in manner and appearance

Attendance to other assigned duties

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors or Associates degree in a relevant field or related work experience

Demonstrated mastery of an academic discipline (upper school and specialists)

The ability and willingness to teach a range of subjects (elementary)

Ability and willingness to teach the Core Knowledge Sequence as defined in the charter application

Willingness to teach moral character

The ability to speak and write clearly and effectively

Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal-arts education

Ability to maintain an orderly classroom

Salary based upon experience.

Please submit resume and cover letter by mail or email to:

Ms. Rachael E. Gurian

Director of Student Support Services

M.Ed.

Phone: 303-307-8837

Cell:303-947-4380

Fax: 303-307-8867