Job Description
Competitive Salary and Benefits Join LCCPS! We are a vibrant community of 815 K1-8 grade students, families and staff. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Lowell. Our school represents many nations of Central and South America, Central Africa, and SouthEast Asia. The mission of Lowell Community Charter Public School is to graduate creative, confident and independent thinkers, global citizens and leaders who give back to their community. We will provide a comprehensive education giving students the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking that ensure their success in high school and preparation for the opportunity to go on to college. We expect our students to strive for excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct within a joyful, supportive culture. The diversity within our students, staff, families and community and the many nations from which we come is a source of strength and an opportunity for learning.
JOB GOAL: Support young students in class with learning English and making appropriate grade level growth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with set up of classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units
- Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions
- Plan, develop and implement class curriculum approved by the teacher
- Provide instructional support services under the supervision of the teacher
- Provide corrective feedback to students and re-teach as necessary
- Serve as mentor to the students
- Communicate, collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors and students
- Support individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning activities
- Assist instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials
- Assist in administering pre- and post-testing
- Conduct parental involvement activities
- May be asked to support students in unified arts classes (Art, Music, World Cultures, PE and Library)
- Complete written reports and assigned tasks related to the functions
- Participate in meetings as requested
- Assist with assessments, data collection, behavior plans and transitions.
- May be asked to attend curriculum meetings and classroom team meetings.
- Follow the schedule provided by the supervising teacher
- Cover classes when needed.
- Complete additional tasks assigned.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's degree or Para Pro Test
- Experience in public education in an urban setting, preferred
- Ability to work effectively with students and staff
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in both English and Portuguese
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents
- Knowledge of current educational practices
The Lowell Community Charter Public School is committed to creating an environment of inclusion cross-geography and across traditional lines of differences, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
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