Elementary Paraprofessional - French Speaker Preferred
AXIS International Academy
The mission of AXIS International Academy is to empower learners to be thriving citizens of character in their local and global communities by instilling four educational priorities:
- Academic excellence through Core Knowledge and Singapore Math;
- X (Cross)-cultural (global) competence;
- Immersion in world languages though a research-based 50/50 language immersion model (Spanish, French, or Chinese);
- Social-emotional and cognitive skills development to foster soft skills and strong character (respect, responsibility, integrity, honesty, and cooperation).
Description
To ensure we reach our AXIS International Academy vision and mission, we seek candidates who:
- Share a passion for children, for the teaching profession, and for the AXIS mission.
- Model AXIS values - respect, empathy, honesty, integrity, responsibility, perseverance, and cooperation.
- Believe in synergy, collective impact, and collaboration.
- Set high expectations and commit to continuous improvement.
- Display strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
- Provide a nurturing, structured, and learning-centered classroom environment.
- Possess knowledge and apply evidence-based practices in instructional planning and delivery.
- Seek to master and apply AXIS foundational frameworks and AXIS mission-aligned curriculum.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Requirements
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups. Implement and support the teacher’s instruction plan.
- Provide conditions for a positive and caring learning environment.
- Assist teacher in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and/or documenting student achievement.
- Select and use behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to student’s circumstances. Utilize a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior.
- Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
- Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, parent conferences, and/or school functions.
- Performs any additional duties as assigned, which are consistent with the effective and orderly operation of this position, and the school-wide educational goals.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred but not required
- Bilingual (English and French) skills preferred
- Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
- Proven willingness and ability to collaborate with a diverse community of colleagues, parents/guardians and community