Paraprofessional at Prevail Academy

National Heritage Academies•Mount Clemens, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Prevail Academy is located in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, opened in 2004, and serves students in grades K–8. The Paraprofessional assesses student abilities and provides instructional assistance to students who need academic intervention, through one-to-one support or group workshops as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader. The role is committed to educating the whole student—academically, morally, and socially—and implementing a results-driven curriculum intended to achieve significant growth from fall to spring testing. The Paraprofessional also attends professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required. The school describes its workplace as supported by an experienced leadership team, with comprehensive student support including athletics, after-school clubs, and e-sports, personalized development and coaching opportunities, and a positive workplace culture. Starting pay is stated to be above market scales.

Requirements

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
Knowledge of and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
Understanding of and capability to navigate technical systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a school or with school-age children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance to students needing academic intervention through one-to-one support or group workshops, as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader.
Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
Implement a results-driven curriculum to achieve significant growth from fall to spring testing.
Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.