Paraprofessional at Laurus Academy

National Heritage Academies • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

Laurus Academy, located in Southfield, MI, opened in 2009 and serves students from K-8. At Laurus Academy, you can combine passion with purpose. The academy offers a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, ensuring a safe learning environment equipped with internal and external cameras. Colleagues at Laurus Academy are dedicated to serving students, and the school emphasizes personalized development and coaching opportunities, utilizing the Dean support model and encouraging strong parental involvement.

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.

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.

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.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Utilizes the Dean support model.
• Alternative Certification Assistance.
• Strong Parental Involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed