About the role

ParaprofessionalU Prep Academy District - Detroit, MI; UPA Elementary School - Ellen Thompson Campus - Detroit, MI; UPA Middle School - Detroit, MI; UPAD Elementary School - Detroit, MI; UPAD High School - Detroit, MI; UPSM Elementary School - Detroit, MI; UPSM Middle School - Detroit, MIDescription

Summary: U Prep Paraprofessionals are responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the educational and social development of all of the students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in life. If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellence both in yourself and our students; if you are self-motivated; if you are an innovator and if you want to play a key role in changing young lives --we are looking for U.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works under the guidance of a certified teacherProvide instructional support to individuals or small groups of students identified by a certified teacherProvide intervention tailored to individual student needs, under the guidance of a certified teacher
Supervises students during non-academic times (i.e. lunch, choice time, recess, teacher planning periods, arrival and dismissal, etc.)Helps maintain an orderly, attractive classroom environment
Participates in all staff meetings and professional development
Maintains flexible daily routines that accommodate changing responsibilities and schedules
Supports teaching staff in any way that promotes the goals of U Prep Schools
All other duties as assigned

Experience/Skills Experience working with others to successfully complete multi-faceted projects Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Mac or PC platform (as applicable to location) Strong communication skills, verbal and written Strong time management skills with attention to detail Must possess a disciplined work style with the ability to show comparable urgency with proactive work as with deadline-driven work Willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities while demonstrating flexibility and resilience Proven ability to thrive in a self-directed, fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities Possess high degree of integrity and strong ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; and, Strong relationship building Demonstrates U Prep's Core ValuesWe work well by ourselves and teams We care about people Our actions have a purpose We think big and doLearning is exciting QualificationsQualificationsEducation and Certification Requirements Completion of two years of study or more at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); ORObtained an associate's degree or higher; ORETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score or 460; ORMichigan Test for Teacher Certification - Basic Skills (MTTC); ORWorkKeys® through June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, MDE requires the use of the other credit or assessment options. Anyone that has passed the Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Writing portions of the WorkKeys® prior to June 1, 2017 will still meet the state requirements. Must provide an official transcript Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Mac or PC platform (as applicable to location)

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