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Paraprofessional at Fortis Academy

National Heritage Academies
Full-time
On-site
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Description

Paraprofessional (35 Hours per week) 

School Information:

Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Fortis Academy click here.

 

Why Choose Fortis Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Academically outperforms the local districts for the past 14 years.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

 

DUTIES AND 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.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.

Click here for the state requirements.

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

Knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.

Understanding of and capability to navigate technical systems.


National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.