Job Description
ELL Paraprofessional position at Einstein Charter Schools
Immediate Opening - 2024-25 School Year...Come be a part of our DYNAMIC teaching team at Einstein Charter Schools
Position Overview
The classroom paraprofessional educator assists, supports, and works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. Paraprofessional educators assist teachers in the classroom, supervise students outside of the classroom, or provide administrative support for teaching. Job duties range from filling teaching positions to supplementing regular classroom curriculum with additional enrichment activities for students.
Qualifications/Experience:
40 hours of college credit, associate’s degree, or ParaPro Assessment score of 450 or higher (required).
Paraprofessional experience (preferred).
CPI certified (preferred).
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus!
Compensation & Benefits: ECS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience, TRSL and strong benefits package. ECS considers this position as full-time.
Qualifications/Experience:
40 hours of college credit, associate’s degree, or ParaPro Assessment score of 450 or higher (required).
Paraprofessional experience (preferred).
CPI certified (preferred)
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus!
Grade Range
Subject
School Year
About Einstein Charter Schools
Why Einstein?
Einstein Schools is a great place to work. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that our young people are academically STRONG, as well as socially and emotionally resilient. This is demonstrated through intentional RELATIONSHIPS that are built with all stakeholders to ensure that we meet the needs of those we serve. We prioritize community, lead with an equity lens, and work to build socially just and sustainable communities.
Frequent Inquiries
- How do I apply and how long is the interview process?
- Apply through Paylocity. Steps for selection include (a) screening (b) interview notification (c) panel interview with scoring rubric (d) panel debrief and scoring (e) reference checks (f) notification of next steps.
- What positions are available?
- Please see our available positions through Paylocity.
- Do you have to be certified in order to teach with Einstein?
- We prioritize certified teachers. However, our 'Teacher Fellows' program provides opportunities for degreed teachers entering the profession.
- What other requirements do you need to teach with Einstein?
- We prioritize teachers who are committed and value social justice.
- How much is a teacher’s salary?
- Our pay schedule is directly based on years of relevant experience, certification status, and level of degree.
- How are teachers evaluated?
- COMPASS teacher rubric.
- Where are your schools located?
- Currently, all of our schools are in East New Orleans.
- What type of benefits do you offer?
- Einstein offers the following available types of insurance: medical, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long and short-term disability. We recognize federal holidays, fall break, Mardi Gras break, spring break, and summer vacation, annual health and wellness perks, and contribution in TRSL. In addition, we reward and recognize staff through our S.T.A.Y. initiatives. Please visit our S.T.A.Y. page for additional information.
- Do you participate in TRSL (Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana)?
- Yes, all Einstein schools contribute to TRSL and all employees must contribute as well.
- What kinds of professional development do you offer?
- Through our Culture Instruction & Professionalism Institute and in-school professional developments we offer a number of ongoing opportunities for professional development including the following: weekly content area cluster meetings, network-wide summer PD the week before school starts, quarterly school-wide PD days, and additional external professional development based on need and approval.