Paraprofessional at Detroit Premier Academy

School Information

Detroit Premier Academy, located in Detroit, MI, serves 700+ K-8 students annually. For more information, visit here.

Why Choose Detroit Premier Academy

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Collaborates with colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Utilizes the Dean support model.

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. For more information on state requirements, click here.
• 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.