Immediately Need 24 Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional) in Lincoln, RI

Job title: 24 Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Company: Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy

Job description: BVP is an network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the , BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.



We firmly believe that all scholars can achieve success in college and the world beyond, so we collaboratively work to foster a college? prep culture. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.



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Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond


• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community


• Cultivates positive identity formation for scholars and prepares them to live and work together in a diverse world


• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members


• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies


• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures


• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan


• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests


• Collaborative, team-driven culture


• Instructional coaching


• Referral bonuses


• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement


• All staff members receive a minimum of 7 personal days per year


• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%


• Generous parental leave benefits


• Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care


• Longevity Bonuses


• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

• Maintain collaboration and professional communication with both general and special education teachers to ensure daily behavior and academic supports and to maximize instructional time


• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning scholars and families


• Monitor/support the use of special modifications or accommodations for scholars with disabilities


• Work with scholars individually or in small groups to reinforce content initially introduced by the teacher(s)


• Assist teacher(s) with both instructional and non-instructional related tasks


• Maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/CPI Certification, if applicable


• Support school-wide needs as assigned and identified by the HOS

• Support classroom teachers with daily tasks


• Assist with record keeping, such as attendance and grades


• Circulate during lessons to support students


• Assist students during work time


• Lead lines during transitions


• Work in small groups with students to support reading and writing


• Make copies and prepare lesson materials


• Supervise lunch and recess


• Confer with students and families as needed to support learning


• Lead some classroom activities


• Collect progress monitoring data to support with academic intervention plans and overall data collection


• Provide instructional assistance to one or more scholars with an IEP in a small group or whole class setting


• Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with scholars, including expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content

• Associates degree in education or related field preferred but not required. All applicants must hold a high school Diploma or GED


• All applicants must

• A commitment to working with a diverse student and staff population


• Bilingual candidates preferred

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