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Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy (GCOA) is a free, public, outdoor-based charter school located in Page, AZ. GCOA serves Kindergarten through 8th grade students and is hiring for a Special Education Paraprofessional. We are an EL education inspired school using a full expeditionary model to provide an outdoor themed, integrated core curriculum, facilitated through a four-day school week. Highlights of the Special Education Paraprofessional duties include: Providing direct services to students in relation to their goals. Tutoring students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activity. Overseeing and supervising students during classroom activities, in library, on field trips, and at lunch and recess. Assisting in the development of a variety of instructional materials. Maintaining discipline in the absence of the teacher. Physically moving, lifting, or assisting students as necessary. Supervising teletherapy for required students, maintaining communication with teletherapist regarding needs. Supporting behavior plans and check in/ check out for students on IEPS and possibly in Tier 2 and 3 services. Guiding and facilitating in classroom supervision of students with behavioral needs.

Additional duties:

compliance/ paperwork. We are looking for interested paraprofessional candidates with an appreciation for the outdoors, enthusiasm, a growth mindset, and a collaborative and flexible attitude. Our thematic units are supported by our amazing geographic and cultural surroundings of Northern AZ, centered within what is known as the Grand Circle. Family and community engagement is prioritized to cultivate a collaborative learning environment for each child.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education or related experience Experience working in a special education classroom Associate of Arts Degree (not required) Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required. Position includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with matching, and PTO. Hourly pay rate starts at $16 per hour and depends on experience and education. Additional information can be found at https://gcoacademy.org.

TO APPLY

Send cover letter and resume to SusanPilkington@gcoacademy.org. Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person