Job Description – Bi-Lingual Paraprofessional
About CANO
Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a new charter school management organization created to bring together Esperanza Charter School, Foundation Prep Charter School, and Lafayette Academy Charter School with the ultimate goal of strengthening all three schools. The nonprofit boards that governed Foundation Prep and Choice Foundation voted to establish this partnership in 2019 to benefit from the organizations’ shared values, similar programming, and strong leadership, and set operations of CANO to launch ahead of the 2020-2021 academic year.
CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character and critical thinking ability in responsive learning environments, thereby equipping them to be impactful community leaders. CANO will strive for high academic performance at all our schools while securing partnerships and programming that use community assets to support our schools and students. In doing this, CANO brings a fresh, yet grounded, vision to the New Orleans charter landscape and forges a new path ahead for students, families, and communities alike.
CANO’s Values are:
- INTEGRITY. We always do the right thing.
- TEAMWORK. We work and grow together.
- PASSION. We love our students; our community; our work.
- DIGNITY. We value and respect every member of our community.
- COURAGE. We approach challenges with optimism and confidence.
About the Role
The Bi-Lingual Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting teachers in the classroom, supervising students outside of the classroom, or providing administrative support for teaching. They also provide physical and instructional needs of new language learning pupils in an ELL/bi-lingual setting.
About the Opportunity
- Assists teacher with conducting lessons, managing the classroom and developing materials and translates for children who are monolingual in Spanish
- Track student progress during the school year and create reports to translate letting parents understand what their children are learning
- Empower students through programs designed to enhance their academic and social achievements
- Work with computers and specialized AV equipment to make these resources available to the teacher during lessons
- Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons
- Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions
Requirements
- High School Diploma( required)
- Bachelor’s degree (Preferred but not required)
- Two years of paraprofessional experience
- A strong desire to work towards equity within education
- Growth mindset and a desire to learn and grow through consistent coaching and feedback
- A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
- Belief that all students are capable of success and deserve to be pushed to a rigorous academic and behavioral bar
- Willingness to do whatever it takes and go above and beyond to serve all students, faculty, and parents
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More about CANO
CANO Schools offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies. CANO believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Community Academies of New Orleans is an EEO employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment or retaliation in accordance with federal, state and local laws."*
Work Remotely
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $20,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person