Classroom Support Specialist

ACCEL Schools LLC; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

ACCEL Schools LLC is seeking a Paraprofessional at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. This role supports teachers and helps maintain a positive classroom climate, assisting with instructional activities and school events.

Ideal candidates have an Associate Degree or related exam, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. You will work under the guidance of teachers and administrators to support student success.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, 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 as applicable.
• Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• 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.
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations.
• Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
• Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies.
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate Degree or Para Professional exam

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ACCEL Schools LLC is seeking a Paraprofessional at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. This role supports teachers and helps maintain a positive classroom climate, assisting with instructional activities and school events.

Ideal candidates have an Associate Degree or related exam, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. You will work under the guidance of teachers and administrators to support student success.