Apply for Special Education Paraprofessional

In Fall 2022, Thrive with Autism opened its first groundbreaking public school with the goal of dramatically improving education for children on the autism spectrum. Thrive Center for Success is the first charter school in the state of Texas dedicated to serving a special-needs population. Founded in 2019, Thrive with Autism’s mission and vision have brought hope to families who desperately want better educational options for their children on the autism spectrum. In 2026-2027, Thrive will expand to serve 204 students in Kindergarten through 9th grade, with plans to add a grade level each year to eventually serve up to 12th grade. Thrive is seeking talented individuals that share in our mission to provide a premier, uncommon public school for all students with unique learning needs.

Responsiblities

Learn daily routines, resources, and practices

Provide ongoing supervision and ensure safety for all students within assigned class

Supervise recess, carline, and lunch as assigned

Receive and adjust instructional practices based on feedback

Learn to record, graph, and analyze instructional and learning data

Support preparation of teacher lesson plans that conform to the adopted curriculum and that factor each student's unique learning circumstances, as appropriate and necessary

Support assessments of student progress.

Continue to develop knowledge and skills by attending professional development opportunities and applying training to classroom teaching.

Communicate learning needs to teachers and report behavioral concerns or issues to principal and other staff, as appropriate

Address student behavior as appropriate and necessary, implement positive behavior reinforcements, and maintain a proper classroom management style conducive to student learning

Collaborate with other staff to implement each student's individualized education program

Learn to and apply the use of information technology to implement the adopted curriculum, lesson plans, and individualized education program requirements to daily classroom teaching

Ensure ongoing and timely communication with teachers about student needs

Observe student behavior and learning and leverage student interests and learning abilities to work towards mastery of adopted curriculum and classroom lessons.

Implement instructional activities as assigned that contribute to student engagement and academic growth

Implement instructional resources provided to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning needs

Support student growth and achievement to be continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program

Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as maintaining meeting schedules, communicating in a positive and proactive manner, and honoring deadlines

Other duties as assigned

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