Special Education Paraprofessional at Taylor Exemplar Academy

This position is 35 hours per week

School Information:

Located in Taylor, MI, Taylor Exemplar Academy opened in 2006 and serves students Young 5-8. At Taylor Exemplar, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Taylor Exemplar Academy click here.

Why Choose Taylor Exemplar Academy:

• Winner of the Employee Engagement Award based on employee satisfaction at Taylor Exemplar Academy

• Winner of the School Safety Award

• Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years.

• Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

• Competitive benefits.

• Starting pay above market.

• Implementation of a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

• Utilizes the Dean leadership model to ensure more support for staff.

• World class professional development and instructional materials.

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.