$ads={1}
Why Join Team VCP:
Vista College Prep is a growing network of high-performing tuition-free public charter schools in historically underserved communities of Phoenix. VCP was founded in 2013 with the belief that demographics do not determine destiny and that all students deserve an excellent education.
Our organization is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of VCP’s greatest strengths, and that the full potential of our diverse network will be reached only when we are an inclusive community.
What sets us apart? Our rich and rigorous curriculum, focus on social-emotional learning, targeted professional development, family engagement, and-most of allour mission-aligned team. VCP staff are committed to anti-racism and educational equity, more than ever as we navigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. VCP’s joyful, urgent, intentional culture underscores all we do to make our schools a proof point for what is possible for our growing community of students in Arizona. Join us!
Role Mission:
Paraprofessionals support VCP teachers through one-on-one and small group student support. In this role, you will build relationships that help instill the joy of life-long learning in our scholars, collaborate closely with instructional staff and your students’ families to ensure VCP is meeting and exceeding the educational needs of all our scholars.
Your Impact:
- Build positive relationships with students grounded in respect, enthusiasm, achievement, courage, hard work and self-determination through structured socialemotional learning;
- Assist General Education and Special Education teachers with delivery of standards-aligned lessons with appropriate accommodations and modifications per students’ IEPs;
- Work with students as assigned, including students with sensory, cognitive, emotional and/or physical disabilities, on a one-to-one basis;
- Maintain school-wide systems, rules, consequences, and rewards with accommodations and modifications as directed by the General Education or Special Education teacher, according to students’ IEP/504 Plans;
- Perform the duties required of the position, including confidentiality, personal organization and timely submission of all paperwork;
- Participate in operational duties, supporting with student behavior as needed;
- Participate in grade-level activities and school-wide functions;
- Communicate effectively and proactively with staff, students and families;
- Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using school’s teacher performance rubric as a guide;
- Participate in annual staff training;
Your Qualifications:
- Belief in the Vista College Prep mission and educational model;
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills;
- Receptiveness to feedback;
- Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits for qualifying employees. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.
