Our Mission at The Journey School (TJS) is “to provide all students with the values, skills, and
knowledge needed to embark on their life-long journey to success.”
We are currently accepting applications for a Paraprofessional for the 2024-25 academic year
Who are we?
The Journey School (TJS) is a public charter school located at 775 Lexington Parkway N in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, MN. TJS serves students in grades Kindergarten – 8th.
Our vision at TJS is to empower teachers, engage parents, and inspire a community by setting high expectations through technology-supported teaching and learning, implementing high standards, and measuring results. Our goal is to close the achievement gap for students who attend TJS by raising achievement for all. Engaged parents are key to closing the achievement gap and ensuring every student is meeting expectations. TJS will develop parent leaders within the school community through a parent-teacher organization and the community at large. Every child will gain an appreciation for cultural differences and learn the value of respect, hard work, and character throughout their learning program.
We will implement this vision through a blended learning model, which integrates technology into classrooms creating a flexible space that allows teachers to have more individualized time with students by leveraging a variety of tools to engage them in a personalized learning process.
Join us!
Great schools require great leaders and great teachers. We realize that the outcomes our students deserve necessitate continuously strong teaching from the time our students enter kindergarten until they graduate from high school. The Journey School is looking for talented and committed educators who are passionate about their content and excited to continue to strengthen their pedagogy through consistent feedback and ongoing professional development. If you share a belief in our mission; if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for all students to achieve; if you are personally committed to fighting for social justice; and if you thrive in a collaborative environment, then, we’d love for you to join our team and family!
Responsibilities of a TJS Paraprofessional include, but are not limited to:
Various factors influence the specific responsibilities assigned to the paraprofessionals. This may change from classroom to classroom, day to day, or student to student. Characteristics and personalities of teachers, paraprofessionals and students; interpersonal skills of both teachers and paraprofessionals; the skill level of the paraprofessionals; and the physical environment of the classroom all impact the daily work of a para. Individual teachers may vary the responsibilities of the paraprofessionals to enhance the program of instruction. The following list illustrates instructional and administrative duties that could be assigned to paraprofessionals:
- Assist individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers.
- Supervise children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground.
- Assist in monitoring supplementary work and independent study.
- Reinforce learning in small groups or with individuals while the teacher works with other students.
- Provide assistance with individualized programmed materials.
- Score objective tests and papers and maintain appropriate records for teachers.
- Perform clerical tasks, i.e., typing and duplicating.
- Assist the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
- Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
- Assist in preparation and production of instructional materials.
- Carry out instructional programs designed by the teacher.
- Work with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
- Carry out tutoring activities designed by the teacher.
- Operate and maintain classroom equipment including computers, projectors, etc.
The paraprofessional may also perform these instructional duties:
- Assist in organizing field trips.
- Read aloud or listen to children read.
- Assist students in performing activities that have been initiated by the teacher.
- Hand out papers and collect paperwork.
- Assist with supplementary work for advanced pupils.
- Provide special help such as drilling with flash cards, spelling, and play activities.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials.
- Reinforce learning with small groups.
- Assist children in learning their names, addresses, telephone numbers, birthdays, and parents’ names.
- Supervise free play activities.
- Prepare flash cards and charts.
- Prepare art supplies and other materials.
- Hear requests for help, observe learning difficulties of pupils, and report such matters to teachers.
- Score objective tests and papers and keep appropriate records for teachers.
Job Type: Full-time.
Qualifications and Experience
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to The Journey School’s mission and community.
- Commitment to working with students in an urban setting.
- Commitment to the design and development of the school.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues.
- Strong work ethic and stamina to work extended hours.
- Pass Criminal Background Check.
Compensation
Starting pay is $20 per hour.
All staff are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including professional development days, collaboration with peers and other teachers, health and retirement benefits.
Contact Us to Apply
The Journey School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or
veteran status.