Paraprofessional & Recess Aide: Student Growth & Support

National Heritage Academies; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a paraprofessional to support classroom instruction. This full-time position combines 32.5 hours of paraprofessional work with 2.5 hours as a recess aide to assist teachers and students.

You will work 1:1 or small groups, help implement literacy and math activities, participate in professional development, and help maintain a positive, safe learning environment. Prior school experience preferred.

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.

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.

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Mathematics support

Technical systems navigation

Education

State requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional

Job description

Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a paraprofessional to support classroom instruction. This full-time position combines 32.5 hours of paraprofessional work with 2.5 hours as a recess aide to assist teachers and students.

You will work 1:1 or small groups, help implement literacy and math activities, participate in professional development, and help maintain a positive, safe learning environment. Prior school experience preferred.