Paraprofessional at Hamtramck Academy

National Heritage Academies - Hamtramck, MI

- Entry Level

Hamtramck, MI

Educational Services

About the position

Hamtramck Academy, located in Hamtramck, MI, is a K-8 educational institution that opened in 2003. The academy is dedicated to connecting passion with purpose in education. It offers a safe learning environment equipped with internal and external cameras, ensuring the safety of its students. The school prides itself on its ability to academically outperform local districts and provides access to a best-in-class curriculum along with advanced instructional tools and resources. Colleagues at Hamtramck Academy are committed to serving students and enjoy working together. The academy also emphasizes personalized development and coaching opportunities for its staff.

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.

Requirements

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• 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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.