Paraprofessional at Oaks Academy

Job Description

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Warren, MI, Great Oaks Academy opened in 2004 and serves students K-8. At Great Oaks, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Great Oaks Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Academically outperforms the local districts.
• Winner of Detroit's Best and Brightest Companies to work for.
• Demonstrates consistent out performance against local districts on state tests.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

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.  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.