Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy

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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.