Paraprofessional at Laurus Academy
About The Position
Laurus Academy, located in Southfield, MI, opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. This position offers the opportunity to combine passion with purpose in a supportive educational environment. Laurus Academy provides a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, ensuring a safe learning environment. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere with colleagues, offers personalized development and coaching, and utilizes a Dean support model. Alternative certification assistance and strong parental involvement are also key aspects of the school's approach.
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.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
- Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities
- Utilizes the Dean support model.
- Alternative Certification Assistance.
- Strong Parental Involvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
