Paraprofessional at Warrendale Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrendale Charter Academy in Detroit, MI seeks a Title 1 paraprofessional to support students in grades K-8. You will provide targeted instructional assistance, supporting reading, writing, and math, while navigating school systems and collaborating with teachers.

Strong candidates will meet state paraprofessional requirements, have prior school-based experience, and participate in ongoing professional development to foster academic, moral, and social growth for students.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Experience in a school or with school-age children preferred.
• Ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
• Ability to navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance for students in need.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum to achieve growth from fall to spring testing.
• Attend professional development and articulation meetings with teachers and parents.

Skills

Student support

Reading support

Writing support

Math support

Technology skills

Paraprofessional requirements

Job description

School Information

Located in Detroit, MI, Warrendale Charter Academy opened in 2001 and serving students K-8. At Warrendale, you can connect passion with purpose.

Job Description

School Information

Located in Detroit, MI, Warrendale Charter Academy opened in 2001 and serving students K-8. At Warrendale, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Warrendale Charter Academy

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Winner of Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.
• Honors/Proficiency Classes
• Strong Moral Focus Components for Staff and Students
• Strong Sense of Team and Community

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.