Paraprofessional at Holly Park Academy

National Heritage Academies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies in Lansing, MI seeks a full-time Title I paraprofessional to support reading, writing and mathematics in our Holly Park Academy. The role involves 35 hours per week, assisting classroom teachers and instructional leaders to boost student growth.

Responsibilities include 1:1 or small-group intervention, aligning with the school's curriculum, and participating in professional development and family communications as required.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for Title I paraprofessional.
• Experience with reading, writing, or mathematics instruction preferred.
• Ability to navigate educational software and basic tech tools.

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 help students grow from fall to spring testing.
• Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Instructional support

Tech systems navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SIS software

Educational technology tools

Job description

Job Description

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

School Information

Located in Lansing, MI, Holly Park Academy opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. At Holly Park, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Holly Park Academy click here .

Why Choose Holly Park Academy

• Academically outperformed our local district nine years in a row.
• Ranked in the top 5 schools in Lansing.
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative team.
• Strong educator support from school leadership and behavioral support specialist.
• Cares deeply for the whole child and offer wrap around services to ensure that their struggles outside of the classroom don't stop learning from happening.
• Fully mapped out curriculum with all the supporting materials (lesson plans, slide decks, scripts, manipulatives, etc.) and are easy to follow.
• Professional development through regular time with your leader, professional learning communities, time with colleagues, and training from our world-class curriculum team.

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. Click here for the state requirements.

• 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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.