Paraprofessional 

Paraprofessional
This position will be for the 2025/2026 School Year
HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprised of primary, intermediate,
middle, and high school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment
where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
The mission of HOPE Community Academy is to inspire students to achieve high academic success while embracing
Hmong language and culture.
As a vital part of the total learning community, HOPE Community Academy is called to educate students in an
atmosphere enriched by shared Hmong and American values . . . peace, justice, and respect for one another. The school
recognizes that a child’s healthy development is dependent upon learning and living out those values.
Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of teachers in the classroom, provides behavioral and/or instructional support.
• Assists with managing the student’s behavior.
• Translates and interprets as needed, for parents and makes parent telephone and other contacts.
• Assists with the translation of lesson plans and program expectations.
• Schedules meeting for parents with teachers and other school staff.
• Supervisor students during breakfast and lunch time
• Maintains and modifies the physical space for various program activities, such as setting up work stations, inspecting
  equipment for safety issues and sanitizing tables.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Completes staff development hours or other regulations.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.
  Professional Accountabilities:
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings
  and other professional activities.
• Participates in various school events, staff meetings and extracurricular activities.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
• Serve as a role model for promoting effective instruction and professionalism
  Qualifications:
• Obtained an associate’s degree OR completed two years of study (60 semester credits) at an institution of higher
  education OR demonstrate competency through a formal state exam (Parapro).
• Bilingual in English and either Hmong or Karen
• General knowledge of child development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, support staff and parents.

Working Environment:

• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that
  has an elevator and is accessible
• Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages
• Duties may occasionally be performed on field trips away from school
• Duties may occasionally be performed in outdoor environments, such as athletic fields or playgrounds
• Duties may occasionally be performed in varying weather conditions, such as hot or cold weather.
• Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing
  loudly).
  Note: Nothing in this job description restricts school’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at
  any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the “at will”
  employment relationship between the school and the employee.
  EEO Statement: Hope Community Academy is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment
  of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected,
  and have equal opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
  regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
  disability, age, or veteran status