ACCEL Schools

Education

Paraprofessional

$31–42k ~AI est. Highland Park, Michigan, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Paraprofessional at ACCEL Schools. Skills: Classroom support, Student behavior, Instructional assistance. Assist teacher with classroom activities. Promote positive student behaviors”

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Prioritize tasks; Execute tasks

Eligibility Requirements

Lift 25-40 lbs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate Degree, Two years of college coursework, Passage of the Para Professional’s Exam, Proficiency in MS Office, Successful completion of BCI/FBI check, Ability to meet educational standards, Ability to work well under pressure, Effectively prioritize and execute tasks, Meet deadlines consistently, Understanding and ability to manage confidential information, High quality written communication skills, High quality verbal communication skills, Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs

Nice to Have

Experience in a school setting, Experience in a social services setting

What You'll Do.

Assist teacher with classroom activities

Promote positive student behaviors

Provide oversight for student safety

Ensure positive school climate

Administer assigned duties

Support lessons to individual students

Support lessons to groups of students

Follow instructional plans

Help plan classroom activities

Support teacher in student relations

Support teacher in parent relations

Assist with school activities

Assist with parent-faculty nights

Assist with faculty meetings

Assist with assemblies

Assist with commencement exercises

Assist with fundraisers

Chaperone student activities

Provide guidance for students

Participate on faculty committees

Perform clerical duties

Assist teacher with classroom technology

Maintain classroom cleanliness

Maintain lunchroom cleanliness

Maintain school area cleanliness

Implement school's philosophy

Implement school's mission statement

Perform other duties as assigned

Assist with field trips

Perform dismissal duty

Work cooperatively with teacher

Work cooperatively with others

Act in accordance with directives

Contribute to positive climate

Contribute to positive culture

Exhibit high professional standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work cooperatively with teacher; Work cooperatively with others

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity: The Paraprofessional assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Paraprofessional provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Paraprofessional assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school’s governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws. Duties: Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc. Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas Understands, accepts, abides by, and implement

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