One to One Paraprofessional

Creative Montessori Academy•Southgate, MI

35d

About The Position

To provide support and personalized assistance to students with diverse learning needs. They aim to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. Through individualized care plans, they work to address students' unique challenges, whether they be academic, behavioral, or emotional, fostering growth and development while promoting independence. Their ultimate objective is to ensure that each student they serve has the opportunity to reach their full potential, both academically and personally, while fostering a sense of belonging within the educational community.

Requirements

Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or successfully pass the ETS Parapro Assessment
Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or
Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and skills working with at-risk students.
Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.

Responsibilities

Supports student with a disability in a 1:1 capacity
Completes daily documentation of student with Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Works with the Special Education team to support student
Helps the classroom teacher organize and distribute lesson materials.
Assists the classroom teacher in supporting instruction and engaging student in learning.
Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.
Assists the classroom teacher with assessing learner needs, progress and achievement.
Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records, when asked.
Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher or school leader.