English Language Learners (ELL) Paraprofessional at Oakside Prep Academy

National Heritage Academies; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits at affordable rates

Mentor support

Top employer award

Job summary

Oakside Preparatory Academy, part of National Heritage Academies, seeks a full-time Paraprofessional to support English language learners and general student instruction. Position involves 35 hours per week, on-site at Oakside Preparatory Academy in Waterford Township, MI.

The role focuses on assisting in reading, writing and mathematics, enabling a whole-student approach with collaboration with teachers and families. State requirements for Title 1 paraprofessionals apply.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Experience with ESL or school-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic intervention in language arts and math.
• Support classroom teachers and students in 1:1 or small groups.
• Attend professional development and parent meetings as required.

Skills

Bilingual skills

ELL experience

Reading support

Tech literacy

Education

Title 1 paraprofessional requirements

Job description

Job Description

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information

Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy click here .

Why Choose Oakside Preparatory Academy

• Competitive pay and benefitsat affordable rates.
• Unique K-12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.
• Supportive coaching modelwith new staff paired with a teacher mentor.
• Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments.
• Ensure a secure and safe working environment.
• Benefit from seasoned and supportive leadership.
• Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• AwardedDetroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
• Recognized as Partner of the Year for the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Duties and 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.

Qualifications

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.

Click here for the state requirements.

• Bilingual skills, preferred.
• Previous experience working with English as a second language students or with school-aged children, preferred.
• Ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.