Paraprofessional at Walton Charter Academy
About The Position
Walton Charter Academy, located in Pontiac, MI, opened in 1999 and serves students from Young 5-8. At Walton Charter, you can connect passion with purpose. The school offers starting pay above market scales, personalized development and coaching opportunities, a high level of support for all staff, and a strong, dynamic parent volunteer group. Walton Charter Academy consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments and ensures a safe learning environment. It is a winner of the Michigan Building Hope Award for achievement and work with multi-lingual students, and was awarded Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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