Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Escuela Avancemos! is a K-8 Academy located in the heart of Southwest Detroit. We are looking for educators who will inspire our students to succeed at the highest level by educating them with love, restorative principles, and rigorous learning expectations. We invest in our educators with collaborative professional development opportunities, individualized coaching plans, and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.

The academy's culture is defined by our academic success, our commitment to serving the whole child, and an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our families, students, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Applicant must show evidence of coursework in Mathematics, English/ELA, Reading, Science or Bilingual.
• Minimum three (3) years of actual work experience working directly with students.
• Understanding of and commitment to implementing academic intervention activities for students in grades Kindergarten - 8th Grades.
• Submit to a criminal background check and be found without a record

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The paraprofessional primary purpose is to assist in improving the academic achievement of all students in grades kindergarten-8th grade. Academic Interventionists work directly with certified staff and teacher(s) to assist students in reinforcing Reading and Mathematics skills. Academic Interventionists will also plan, implement, and assess intervention services to ensure fidelity; and enable teachers capacity to effectively implement identified core or universal instructional practices for individual students or small groups of students. Academic Interventionists will work alongside classroom teachers in planning and implementing English/ELA and math intervention initiatives through the iReady program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Communicate effectively and collaborate successfully with other staff members, families and caregivers, and community members
• Develop and contribute to an environment and climate that is safe, welcoming, and supportive for all members of the campus community
• Counsel and support students who need additional academic services to advance their progress
• Be attuned to students socioemotional needs in addition to their academic needs and be skilled at building trusting and caring relationships with young people.
• Work with families, students, and staff to build and implement individualized academic intervention plans.
• Assist the teacher with planning and facilitating instructional tasks assigned to individual or small groups of students.
• Assist with the differentiation of instruction and academic support based on individual students strengths and needs.
• Work directly with the teacher to assist students in reinforcing Mathematics, English/ELA or Reading, Computer, and/or Bilingual skills, and to develop and implement interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Use computer applications/information technology to assist students in improving their Mathematics, and/or English/ELA skills.
• Assist teachers in monitoring the successful implementation of the schools curriculum.
• Plan and implement differential reading lessons using the iReady intervention program in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher to provide consistent, intensive, and targeted instruction to students.
• Participate in required professional development.
• Demonstrate efficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.