Paraprofessional at Detroit Merit Charter Academy
National Heritage Academies•Detroit, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Detroit Merit Charter Academy, located in Detroit, MI, opened in 2003 and serves over 700 K-8 students annually. The academy offers a supportive environment where employees can connect purpose with passion. They are committed to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially, and implement a result-driven curriculum to achieve significant student growth. The school emphasizes high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community, and provides personalized development, coaching, and behavioral support for teachers and students.
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.
- Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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