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:

1. Primary function is intense management of student behaviors.
2. Assists with management of student behavior and discipline, primarily for students with disabilities.
3. Uses the classroom management plan consistent with an assigned teacher’s techniques and school-wide standards.
4. Undergoes training in managing the behavior of students per IEP requirements.
5. Helps supervise students in all areas of the school including pick-up/drop-off, recess, lunch, etc.
6. Assists teachers with classroom instruction as assigned (individualized instruction, small groups, etc.)
7. Helps teachers accommodate all students with IEPs.
8. Communicates student needs to general and special education teachers when appropriate.
9. Provides performance measurements to classroom teaching mentor to help with student progress.
10. Other duties as assigned.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation and a copy of related certifications to [email protected]