One to One Paraprofessional

Creative Montessori Academy•Southgate, MI

21h

About The Position

The One to One Paraprofessional provides personalized support to a student with diverse learning needs, including support related to academic, behavioral, or emotional challenges. The role helps foster an inclusive, nurturing learning environment and promotes the student's growth, independence, and sense of belonging. Working with the Special Education team and under the direction of the classroom teacher, the paraprofessional supports instruction and student engagement in the classroom, Academy, and community. The position also assists with lesson materials, learner assessment, and student documentation, including daily documentation for a student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Creative Montessori Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. Choice Schools provides tailored school operations support in areas including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. The Montessori Model offers support and collaboration across a group of Montessori schools while serving a close-knit community school.

Requirements

Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, equal to 60 semester hours; hold an associate's degree or higher; or meet a rigorous quality standard and demonstrate it through a formal state or local academic assessment or by successfully passing the ETS Parapro Assessment.
Have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics, or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness as appropriate.
Ability to communicate professionally with students, staff, and guardians.
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

Support a student with a disability in a one-to-one capacity.
Complete daily documentation for a student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Work with the Special Education team to support the student.
Help the classroom teacher organize and distribute lesson materials.
Assist the classroom teacher in supporting instruction and engaging the student in learning.
Use resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community under the classroom teacher's direction.
Use effective classroom techniques, including questioning, clear assignments, mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and supporting experiences in large and small groups.
Assist the classroom teacher with assessing learner needs, progress, and achievement.
Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
Assume other responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher or school leader.