Paraprofessional at Detroit Premier Academy

National Heritage Academies • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand River Academy, located in Livonia, MI, opened in 2014 and serves students from Young 5 to 8th grade. The school is supported by an experienced leadership team and offers access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Grand River Academy sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students and provides personalized development and coaching opportunities. It fosters a strong parent partnership and family engagement, creating a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning.

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

• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Strong parent partnership and family engagement.
• Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed