The Paraprofessional assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities:

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations
• Assists with school activities, including parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
• Performs clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas
• Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty

Performance Expectations:

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others
• Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards

Requirements:

• Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional's Exam
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
• Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

Benefits:

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans, modifying them as needed during the school year
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Manage student behavior and create a positive classroom environment
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicate with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice
• Participate in non-instructional activities and collaborate with colleagues

Requirements:

• Active Michigan teaching license in math
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and supervise students
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working in an urban environment

Benefits:

• Life benefits: paid time off, retirement contributions, optional life insurance
• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program
• Career benefits: career advancement opportunities, strong network of educators

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The Special Education Teacher supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program. Responsibilities include:

• Working cooperatively with classroom teachers to interpret student abilities and disabilities
• Conducting diagnostic assessments for instruction and functional behavior assessments
• Writing and implementing behavior improvement plans
• Facilitating IEP Meetings and writing IEP goals and objectives
• Relentlessly working to meet student achievement and culture goals
• Utilizing research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction
• Integrating culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions
• Serving as an advisor for a designated set of students
• Communicating regularly with families regarding student growth
• Participating in non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips

The ideal candidate has:

• A current state license
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience working in a full room inclusion type model or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

Benefits include:

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Discounted childcare
• Health benefits – medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – career advancement opportunities

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Responsibilities include:

• Support classroom instruction and help maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment
• Supervise students throughout the school day (classroom, hallways, playground, cafeteria)
• Follow provided lesson plans and school procedures
• Utilize school-approved curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Eligible for or currently hold a State of Michigan Substitute Teaching License
• Minimum of 60 completed college credit hours (education or related field preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working with students or in an urban environment is a plus,but not required

Benefits:

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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