Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Growth

ACCEL Schools; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Discounted childcare

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Job summary

ACCEL Schools seeks a Paraprofessional for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. The role supports teachers in delivering lessons, assists with classroom activities, and helps maintain a positive school climate.

You will collaborate with school leaders, participate in events, and help manage student behavior and safety while following district policies and ACCEL’s mission.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college coursework or passing the Para Professional’s Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background check.
• Ability to meet educational standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader.
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations.
• Assists with school activities, including events, faculty meetings, assemblies, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, and committee work.
• Performs clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies.
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
• Maintains cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas.
• Adheres to the school’s philosophy and mission in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning/ dismissal/ lunch duties.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Physical lift 25-40 lbs

Education

Associate degree / two years college or Para Professional exam

Tools

BCI/FBI background check

Job description

ACCEL Schools seeks a Paraprofessional for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. The role supports teachers in delivering lessons, assists with classroom activities, and helps maintain a positive school climate.

You will collaborate with school leaders, participate in events, and help manage student behavior and safety while following district policies and ACCEL’s mission.