Paraprofessional at Walton Charter Academy

Support • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

Walton Charter Academy, located in Pontiac, MI, opened in 1999 and serves students from Young 5 to 8. At Walton Charter, you can connect passion with purpose. The academy is known for its commitment to providing a safe learning environment and has consistently outperformed local districts on state assessments. It has received accolades such as the Michigan Building Hope Award for its achievements and work with multi-lingual students, and has been recognized as one of Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

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.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High level of support for all staff.
• Strong, dynamic parent volunteer group.

What This Job Offers

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