English Language Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy

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

School Information

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Ridge Park Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose.

Job Description

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Ridge Park Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Ridge Park Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Ridge Park Charter Academy

• Diverse student body from 50+ countries.
• Competitive starting pay.
• Best in class curriculum, instructional tools and resources.
• Consistent outperformance on M-STEP.
• Outperforming the District for 14 Years.
• Experienced and supportive leadership.
• Multiple Eagle Awards for Achievement, Satisfaction, and Safety.
• Safe learning environment conducive for learning.

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.

Please click here to find out more about our core values.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.