Paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies seeks a full-time Title I paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy in Lansing, MI to support reading, writing, and math for K-8 students.

You will assist in assessing student needs, participate in ongoing professional development, and collaborate with teachers to foster a safe, engaging learning environment that advances academic growth.

Qualifications

• Previous school-based experience preferred.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction.
• Ability to navigate educational software and technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance for students in need of academic intervention.
• 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

Reading instruction support

Mathematics support

Technology literacy

Education

Title I Paraprofessional requirements

Job description

Job Description

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

School Information

Located in Lansing, MI, Windemere Park Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. At Windemere Park, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Windemere Park Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Windemere Park Charter Academy

• Competitive starting pay exceeding market standards.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered.
• Access to top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching provided.
• Dedicated support for all staff members.
• Maintains a safe learning environment.
• New staff receive mentorship regardless of role, with additional support such as bi-weekly new teacher cohort sessions, weekly grade level meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to understand the NHA/WPCA approach.
• Demonstrates academic excellence, outperforming local school districts by at least 15% for the past 13 years.

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.