Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. School Information: Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Aspire Academy click here . Why Choose Aspire Academy: Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales. Competitive benefits at affordable rates. Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team. Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment. 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.