Paraprofessional and Recess Aide at Paramount Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a paraprofessional to support classroom instruction. This full-time position combines 32.5 hours of paraprofessional work with 2.5 hours as a recess aide to assist teachers and students.

You will work 1:1 or small groups, help implement literacy and math activities, participate in professional development, and help maintain a positive, safe learning environment. Prior school experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Previous experience working in a school or with school-age children – preferred.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
• Understanding of and capability to navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance for students in need of academic intervention through 1:1 or group workshops as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum to achieve significant growth from fall to spring testing.
• Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Mathematics support

Technical systems navigation

Education

State requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional

Job description

Job Description

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. 32.5 hours as a paraprofessional and 2.5 hours as a recess aide.

School Information

Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Paramount Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paramount, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Paramount Charter Academy.

Why Choose Paramount Charter Academy

• High parental satisfaction.
• Utilizes the Dean support model.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance for students in need of academic intervention through 1:1 or group workshops as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum to achieve significant growth from fall to spring testing.
• Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.

Qualifications

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.

• Previous experience working in a school or with school-age children – preferred.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
• Understanding of and capability to navigate technical systems.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.