About this role
School Information:
Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Aspire Academy click here .
Why Choose Aspire Academy:
- Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
- Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.
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.