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Lighthouse Academies Instructional and Special Education Paraprofessionals in Gary, Indiana
Instructional and Special Education Paraprofessionals
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Job Description
Are you an educator seeking a position that provides cutting-edge educational experiences to change kids' lives? If so, Gary Lighthouse Charter School: Upper Academy is the right place for you! We are currently seeking an innovative, energetic and committed Paraprofessionals to join us!!
Please submit your application or send your resume directly to Christine Ginty at christine.ginty@lha.net for consideration.
DETAILS:
Lighthouse Academies of Northwest Indiana is an established network of 4 schools striving to make positive changes in public education in Northwest Indiana.
We are currently collecting resumes for candidates interested in Paraprofessional opportunities.
Paraprofessional work both in and outside the classroom with small groups or individual students to facilitate learning and understanding.
This is a great position for aspiring teachers to begin their career!
Our Paraprofessionals must meet criteria to be "highly-qualified by the Indiana DOE.
You qualify if you meet one of the following:
Two years of college experience
A two-year college degree
Passed the Para-Pro Assessment (within the first year of employment)
One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment experience in a school or working with children
Passed annual school-level evaluations
Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentials
Completed LEA required professional development modules/training
Completed Other Requirements – LEAs may request approval from IDOE
Will you be the next strong addition to our 2022-2023 team of change-agents in the classroom? Find out by applying now!
Skills & Requirements
EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree preferred
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS:
Two (2) years prior experience in a school setting preferred
Strong desire to work within an innovative, urban educational program
Ability to use data to inform instruction and decision-making related to student achievement
Ability to turn best practices into high quality, goal-driven results
Highly effective writing, oral and interpersonal skills to communicate with a varied audience
Data management tools, organizational tools, computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
Qualifications