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Classroom Assistant
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Near Eastside Innovation School Corp.
Indianapolis, IN (In Person)
$40,560 Salary, Full-Time
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NEISC History Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation (NEISC) was unanimously approved by the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners in July of 2017 to serve students on the city's Near Eastside. Beginning in 2017, NEISC began operating Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School, serving over 500 students. In July of 2023, NEISC will also operate its newest campus, Washington Irving Neighborhood School. The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation will work alongside the community to provide a personalized experience for students and families. Vision The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation's Neighborhood Schools strive to prepare students to positively contribute to the quality of life of their community. Mission The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation's Neighborhood Schools prepare students through a whole child approach that encompasses two-generational support, social/emotional development and personalized learning. Position Summary The Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation is seeking Classroom Assistants who will be able to support students by promoting mastery of grade level content, addressing individual learning, passions and developmental needs and preparing students to become productive members of society. Classroom assistants will be responsible for facilitating the school's education model of Personalized Learning via the following components: Support a student driven learning path that incorporates student choice as well as student needs. Allow for differentiation of pace, path, place and modality based on learning needs, goals and preferences. Ensure that students follow a structured learning pathway that allows them to master skills at their own pace. Utilize data to track mastery, provide actionable feedback and plan supports/interventions. Obtain an open-minded attitude surrounding the classroom assistant role, as they will participate as members of vertically aligned, multi-grade teams. Responsibilities include supporting the individual classroom as well as the shared responsibility of supporting all students in multi-grade team through flexible student groupings. Work with colleagues to plan and implement project based, authentic learning experiences for students where they can authentically engage with and apply academic standards. This includes supervising and instructing students in various special enrichment experiences such as library skills, book check out, technology/keyboarding skills, and cooperative play. Professional Responsibilities Demonstrate practices that reflect solid knowledge of content Seek to gain knowledge of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, interests, special needs, proficiencies, etc. and apply this knowledge in instruction Seek and utilize appropriate resources to enhance student learning and professional practice Cultivate an environment of respect and rapport in the classroom and foster a culture of learning via responsive classroom practices Manage classroom procedures by putting routines in place that maximize instructional time Monitor and manage student behavior in a way that maximizes instructional time Communicate clear instructional outcomes, directions and explanations of concepts to students Use questioning and discussion techniques to deepen student understanding Engage students in high-level learning using various techniques in small group, whole group and individual settings Keep a pulse of student understanding using formative assessment and react with flexibility and responsiveness Seek opportunities for feedback and professional development Maintain effective instructional and non-instructional records Participate and contribute to the professional community Display a high level of professionalism with students and colleagues Additional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Required Valid Background Check 60+ College Credit Hours or Passing Score on ParaPro Exam Preferred Valid Indiana Teacher's License in Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Experience working in urban education Bilingual Spanish Wages & Employment Period Wage Range Hourly position Competitive based on qualifications and previous experience Employment Period Ten months aligned with school calendar