Paraprofessional

About Gem Prep

Gem Prep is a K-12 college preparatory school. Our goal is to have all secondary students graduate from high school with an associate degree. Our elementary program builds a strong academic foundation for grades 6-12.

Gem Prep schools are part of the Gem Innovation Schools organization, serving students across Idaho via large brick-and-mortar charter schools, a statewide virtual school, and micro school-like settings called Learning Societies. Learn more at www.gemprep.org.

Our Mission: To prepare students for success in college by providing a high-quality, personalized, relevant, and rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology, and partnerships with families.

Student & Staff Competencies:

Gem Prep students develop the following competencies by the time they graduate high school. Gem Prep staff are expected to possess each of these same competencies.

• Self-Aware, Self-Directed, Self-Disciplined
• Creative Problem-Solver
• Skilled Communicator and Collaborator
• Civic-Minded

Position Summary

Paraprofessionals at Gem Prep play a vital role in supporting student success. This position includes tutoring students in math and language arts, guiding small-group instruction, and managing elective courses under the supervision of certified teachers. This is an opportunity to directly impact students’ learning while gaining valuable professional experience in a rewarding, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group academic support in alignment with certified teacher instruction.
• Assist certified staff in creating strategies that meet individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Support students in using online software programs, monitor progress, and proctor tests or makeup work as needed.
• Communicate regularly with certified teachers about student progress and needs.
• Uphold confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some higher education preferred.
• 18 college credits or the ability to pass a PRAXIS exam.
• Strong aptitude for working with children, parents, and teachers.
• Interest in education and helping students learn and grow.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Willing to use technology.

Working at Gem Prep

We hire and develop excellent educators and provide strong support. We value:

• Results. Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Innovation. We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching, achieving success for every student. We believe that today’s students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student. The status quo is not acceptable.
• Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of you.
• Humility. If you are humble and teachable, this will be a powerful learning experience for you. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experiences and knowledge that will lift our team.
• Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Gem Innovation Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status. Preference may be extended to eligible veterans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Gem Innovation Schools is a drug-free workplace, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.