Paraprofessional at Walton Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Pontiac, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Walton Charter Academy, located in Pontiac, MI, is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional to join their team. This role involves providing instructional assistance to students requiring academic intervention, either individually or in small groups, under the direction of the classroom teacher and instructional leader. The position is 35 hours per week and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High level of support for all staff.
• Strong, dynamic parent volunteer group.
• Winner of the Michigan Building Hope Award for achievement and work with multi-lingual students.
• Awarded Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

What This Job Offers

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