Classroom Support Paraprofessional - Shape Student Growth

ACCEL Schools LLC; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, sp

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. The role supports teachers, promotes positive student behavior, and assists in classroom activities and school events.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree or has completed the Para Professional’s Exam, with strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information. Prior school experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional’s Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check.
• Ability to meet educational standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups and follows instructional plans.
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports parent relations.
• Assists with school activities such as events, meetings, assemblies, fundraisers, chaperoning, and committees.
• Performs clerical duties including grading papers and making copies.
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas.
• Adheres to and implements the school’s philosophy and mission in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning and dismissal duties, and lunch duty.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree

Para Professional’s Exam

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. The role supports teachers, promotes positive student behavior, and assists in classroom activities and school events.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree or has completed the Para Professional’s Exam, with strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information. Prior school experience is a plus.