Paraprofessional at Fortis Academy
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. We offer starting pay above market scales, have academically outperformed local districts for the past 14 years, and provide access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. We set rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students, offer personalized development and coaching through a full mentoring program, ensure a safe learning environment, and are supported by an experienced leadership team. We also provide competitive benefits at affordable rates.
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
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
