Paraprofessional at Fortis Academy

School Information:

Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Fortis Academy click here.

Why Choose Fortis Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales.

• Academically outperforms the local districts for the past 14 years.

• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

• Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.

• Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.

• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

• Supported by an experienced leadership team.

• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

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.