Paraprofessional at East Arbor Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

East Arbor Charter Academy in Ypsilanti, MI, operated by National Heritage Academies, seeks a full-time Title I paraprofessional to support student learning. The role involves 1:1 or small-group instructional assistance for reading, writing, and mathematics, aligning with school goals and state requirements.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, attending professional development, and helping to foster a safe and supportive learning environment for K-8 students at East Arbor

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for Title I paraprofessional eligibility.
• Experience working in a school or with school-age children is preferred.
• Ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
• Familiarity with classroom tech systems and software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional staff by assessing student abilities and providing 1:1 or small-group instructional support.
• Support the whole-student approach academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum to promote growth from fall to spring testing.
• Attend professional development and articulation meetings with teachers and parents as required.

Skills

Experience working in a school

Reading/writing/mathematics support

Technical systems navigation

Education

Title I paraprofessional requirements

Job description

Job Description

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

School Information

Located in Ypsilanti, MI, East Arbor Charter Academy opened in 2012 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At East Arbor, you can connect purpose with passion.

Why Choose East Arbor Charter Academy

• Starting pay above market scales
• Academically outperforms local districts.
• Access to a best-in‑class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Fosters a culture of community and family involvement.
• 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.