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National Heritage Academies, Inc.

Paraprofessional at Paragon Charter Academy

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Jackson, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,268 / year median in Michigan

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Jackson, MI, Paragon Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paragon, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Paragon Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Paragon Charter Academy:

Academically outperformed the local districts for the past 14 years. Supported by an experienced leadership team. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students. Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students. Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.

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.