English Language Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy

National Heritage AcademiesGrand Rapids, MichiganOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

School Information:

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.

To learn more about Ridge Park Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Ridge Park Charter Academy:

- 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assess English Language Learner student abilities and provide academic intervention to scholars who are eligible for language support services in either 1:1 or group workshops as directed by the classroom teacher and academic intervention team.
- Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
- 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.

- Bilingual skills, preferred.
- Previous experience working with English as a second language students or with school-aged children, preferred.
- Ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
- Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Please click here to find out more about our core values.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.