Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Position at Barber Preparatory AcademyACCEL Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.About the Opportunity:The Paraprofessional assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Paraprofessional provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Paraprofessional assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school's governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.Duties:Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School LeaderHelps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relationsAssists with school activities, including, but not limited to, 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, but not limited to, grading papers and making copiesAssists the Teacher in the use of classroom technologyHelps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areasUnderstands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activitiesOther duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch dutyPerformance Expectations:Works cooperatively with the Teacher and othersActs in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacherContributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standardAbout You:Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional's ExamProficiency in MS OfficeSuccessful completion of BCI/FBI checkAbility to meet educational standards as applicableAbility to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistentlyUnderstanding and ability to manage confidential informationHigh quality written and verbal communication skillsPhysical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.Experience in a school or social services setting is a plusAbout Us:"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & FounderACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.We offer the following benefits:Life benefits – time & peace of mindPaid time offRetirement contributionsOptional Basic Life and AD&D insuranceVoluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locationsHealth benefits – stay well & thriveMedical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary short-term disability insuranceVoluntary long-term disability insuranceCareer benefits – keep growingCareer advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionalsEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.