1:1 Paraprofessional

About APR

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School (APR) is a tuition-free, public charter school offering a rigorous, college preparatory program in Grades 5-12 to 540 students from Boston. For 25 years, APR has empowered diverse learners (90% students of color; 11% English Learners; 25% on IEPs) of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to achieve their full intellectual and social potential through high-quality academic and enrichment programs to promote college and career exploration, cultural immersion, and community service. Our supportive and inclusive community actively counters patterns of inequity through dynamic learning partnerships between staff, students, and families. This work is grounded in the vision that all students graduate with a focused mind and a big heart, having the critical thinking, mastery of academic and social skills and a deep sense of self and others to joyfully pursue post-secondary education, careers, and civic life based on their passions and interests. Our 570+ alumni have a six-year college graduation rate of 70% - double the national average of their demographic peers.

About the Position

We believe that exceptional student outcomes are the result of excellent teaching and teamwork. Teachers and staff who thrive at APR are driven, passionate educators who love kids, are dedicated to their craft, embrace feedback, and constantly push themselves and their peers to learn and grow. This position will perform a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following:

Primary Responsibilities

Direct Services

• Actively support student learning in classrooms
• Provide support to student(s) with learning, behavior and health needs
• Ensure safety of students by implementing behavior plans and building strong relationships with students

Professional Meetings and Support

• Meet regularly with the Assistant Principal of Student Support and regularly collaborate with classroom teachers
• Observe federal, state, and local policies and regulations in the delivery of services
• Regularly collaborate and communicate effectively with other school staff, students, and families and demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to student needs

Living our Values

• Embodying our belief that all students can achieve
• Active, regular collaboration and communication with the team to advance APR’s mission
• Committing to continual personal and organizational growth
• Tenaciously fostering the learning of every student
• Embracing diversity and the goals of equity and inclusion

The ideal candidate has:

• Demonstrated belief that all children can achieve their full intellectual and social potential
• Epitomizes APR’s values in all interactions
• Familiarity with grade level academic content and skills as well as behavioral needs;
• Experience working with students with complex profiles;
• An unwavering commitment to and belief in APR’s mission, including our values and educational model;
• A commitment to working with underserved youth in Boston;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work.

The Academy of the Pacific Rim prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions relative to sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, to the Title IX Coordinator. The Notice of Non-Discrimination and applicable Grievance Procedure is located at .

* External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

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