Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Escuela Avancemos is seeking a Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year.

About Escuela Avancemos! Academy:

Escuela Avancemos Academy is a K-8 Public School Academy located in the heart of Southwest Detroit. We are looking for educators who will inspire our students to succeed at the highest level by educating them with love, restorative principles, and rigorous academic expectations.

The academy's culture is defined by our academic success, our commitment to social and emotional learning, and an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our student and staff population.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of certified staff, perform a variety of instructional and clerical duties related to the English Language Development Program. The primary function of this position is to provide meaningful input for the students so that they will have successful grade-level experiences.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listens to and assists students in reading, spelling, mathematics, and all other subjects according to instructions and guidance from a teacher

Utilizes SIOP strategies that support identified ELL students

Assists with assessments in English and Spanish

Collects and assembles files

Distributes resource materials

Observe and record student performance as directed by the teacher or supervisor

Provides translation support, as needed

Performs related duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:

Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or

Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate

Experience in working with students in a school setting

Experience with the SIOP Model

Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English fluently and, at an academic level

Submit to a criminal background check and be found without a record