Instructional Paraprofessional at Fortis Academy
Job Description
School Information:
Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Fortis Academy click here.
Why Choose Fortis Academy:
Starting pay above market scales.
Academically outperforms the local districts for the past 14 years.
Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.
Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
Supported by an experienced leadership team.
Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
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.
Please click here to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.