Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy

Oracle; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Charter Academy in Gary, IN seeks a full-time paraprofessional to support classroom instruction for students in need of academic intervention.

This 37.5-hour-per-week role emphasizes 1:1 or small-group support, collaboration with teachers, and progress toward spring testing growth.

Starting pay is above traditional public schools' market scales, with a focus on safe, supportive learning and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for Title I 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

Mathematics support

Classroom assistance

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy

Gary, IN, United States

Job Description

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose.

• Starting pay above traditional public schools' market scales.
• Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coachingopportunities.
• High level of support for all staffby an experienced leadership team.
• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 65185
• Job Category Instructional Paras
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 12:41 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4900 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN, 46406, US