Instructional Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy

About the role

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Ridge Park Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose.

Benefits

• Diverse student body from 50+ countries
• Competitive starting pay
• Best in class curriculum, instructional tools and resources
• Consistent outperformance on M-STEP
• Outperforming the District for 14 Years
• Experienced and supportive leadership
• Multiple Eagle Awards for Achievement, Satisfaction, and Safety
• Safe learning environment conducive for learning

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.
• 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.