Paraprofessional and Recess aide at Regent Park Scholars Academy

National Heritage Academies - Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

Educational Services

About the position

Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy, located in Detroit, MI, opened in 2011 and serves students K-8. At Regent Park Scholars, you can connect passion with purpose. The academy offers starting pay above market scales, access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, and ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras. Additionally, there are personalized development and coaching opportunities available. Regent Park Scholars has been recognized as a winner of Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Recognition as a winner of Detroit Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.