Paraprofessional at Detroit Merit Charter Academy
About The Position
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide instructional assistance to students who need academic intervention. The role supports students through one-to-one assistance or group workshops, as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader. The paraprofessional is expected to educate the whole student academically, morally, and socially, and to help implement a results-driven curriculum aimed at achieving significant growth between fall and spring testing. Detroit Merit Charter Academy is located in Detroit, Michigan. Opened in 2003, it serves more than 700 students in grades K–8. The school highlights above-market starting pay, competitive benefits at affordable rates, experienced leadership support, a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, a safe learning environment supported by internal and external cameras, personalized development and coaching, and behavioral support for teachers and students through ABSS. Its decisions are guided by high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Meet state requirements for serving as a Title 1 paraprofessional.
- Have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
- Understand and be able 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 to students who need 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.
Benefits
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Support from an experienced leadership team.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- Behavioral support for teachers and students through ABSS.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
