Bilingual ESL Paraprofessional - Language & Reading Support

National Heritage Academies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies is seeking a paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports English Language Learners and assists with reading, writing, and mathematics under supervision.

Located in Grand Rapids, this position emphasizes commitment to the whole student—academically, morally, and socially—and requires coordination with teachers and parents. Bilingual skills are preferred and experience with ELL students is valued.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Experience with English language learners or school-aged children preferred.
• Ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
• Ability to understand and navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess English Language Learner student abilities and provide academic intervention to scholars who are eligible for language support services in either 1:1 or group workshops as directed by the classroom teacher and academic intervention team.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.

Skills

Bilingual skills

ESL experience

Reading/writing support

Technical systems

Job description

National Heritage Academies is seeking a paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports English Language Learners and assists with reading, writing, and mathematics under supervision.

Located in Grand Rapids, this position emphasizes commitment to the whole student—academically, morally, and socially—and requires coordination with teachers and parents. Bilingual skills are preferred and experience with ELL students is valued.