Paraprofessional at Detroit Premier Academy (2026-27 School Year)

National Heritage Academies

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Detroit, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide instructional assistance and academic intervention to students through 1:1 or group workshops. Implement a result-driven curriculum to ensure significant student growth from fall to spring testing.

Qualifications

You must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. You should have knowledge and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics, along with understanding and navigating technical systems. Previous experience working with school-aged children is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Title 1 paraprofessional requirements

reading instruction

writing instruction

mathematics instruction

technical systems navigation

Job Description

This position is full-time (35 hours per week).

School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Premier Academy opened in 2005 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Premier, you can connect purpose with passion.


To learn more about Detroit Premier Academy click 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.

  • 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.
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.
 

National Heritage Academies

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with over 100 schools in nine states, serving more than 60,000 students K-12. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond. Elevating Education. Building Character.™
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