Paraprofessional at Fortis Academy

National Heritage Academies • Ypsilanti, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fortis Academy, located in Ypsilanti, MI, opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis, you can connect passion with purpose. The school academically outperforms local districts and provides a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools. It sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students and ensures a safe learning environment. The position offers personalized development and coaching through a full mentoring program and is supported by an experienced leadership team.

Requirements

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Knowledge of and the 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.

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.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.

What This Job Offers

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