Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy
About The Position
Aspire Charter Academy, located in Gary, IN, opened in 2008 and serves over 650 K-8 students annually. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose. The school offers starting pay above traditional public schools' market scales, competitive benefits at affordable rates, and demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests. Staff have access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, personalized development and coaching opportunities, and a high level of support from an experienced leadership team. There is an emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.
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 traditional public schools’ market scales.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
