Paraprofessional at Timberland Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Muskegon Charter Township, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional at Timberland Charter Academy provides instructional assistance to students who need academic intervention, working one-on-one or in group workshops as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader. The role supports students’ academic, moral, and social development and implements a results-driven curriculum intended to promote growth from fall to spring testing. The paraprofessional also attends professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required. Timberland Charter Academy is located in Muskegon, Michigan, opened in 1998, and serves students in Young 5 through grade 8. The school describes its offerings as including comprehensive social and behavioral student support, instructional tools and resources, professional development and coaching, a secure learning environment, and a supportive administrative team.

Requirements

Meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
Have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
Understand and be able to navigate technical systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a school or with school-age children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance to students needing academic intervention through one-on-one or group workshops, as directed by the classroom teacher and designated instructional leader.
Support the education of the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
Implement a results-driven curriculum to achieve significant growth from fall to spring testing.
Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.