Counseling Paraprofessional

                 Lawrence Family Development Charter School

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                                                            Strengthening families…building community

We are looking for a compassionate paraprofessional to assist our School Adjustment Counselors with classroom lessons, social skills groups, and student services. The Paraprofessional's responsibilities include assisting the School Adjustment Counselors with teaching new SEL concepts to students, providing support to students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide. The paraprofessional will interact with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards.

To be successful as a paraprofessional, you should demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when dealing with students, as well as professionalism when representing the school. You should have strong management and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist School Adjustment Counselors with providing crisis intervention, counseling services, and support to students


• Assist students with self-regulation and de-escalation 


• Be an active member of the counseling team as directed by the School Adjustment Counselors.


• Prepare materials, work with individuals or small groups, and other related duties as directed by the School Adjustment Counselor.


• Complete student observations to assist in intervention planning 


• Support School Adjustment Counselors in facilitating groups for identified at-risk students to develop coping, social, and decision-making skills 


• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times with children, parents, and staff


• Handle all confidential information appropriately.


• Supervision during arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal as assigned.


• Attend after school meetings if required.


• Perform other tasks as directed by Head of School or Principal.
  
  

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree, Associate degree, Para Pro. passing of ACT WorkKeys (Writing, Reading and Math) or 48 or more approved college credits


• Bilingual communication skills in English/Spanish preferred


• Experience working in a classroom setting or with children in related setting


• Flexibility to perform various job functions upon request.


• Commitment to the specific mission and goals of LFDCS


• Experience working with urban students of Hispanic backgrounds preferred


• Demonstrated ability to work as a positive team member
  

Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.