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    UPSM Elementary School Paraprofessional - Detroit, United States - University Prep Schools

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    About U Prep Schools:


    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 .


    Our mission:
    to give students the courage to pursue a future full of possibilities. Our students come to our network of schools looking for a rewarding and fulfilling education.

    Comprised of three public charter school districts; University Preparatory Academy, University Prep Science and Math and Henry Ford Academy; we educate over 4,500 students in the burgeoning city of Detroit.

    Help us to prepare our students for success in life and be a part

    of U .


    Summary:


    U Prep Paraprofessionals are responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the educational and social development of all of the students.


    Duties and Responsibilities:
    The primary duties and areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:


    • Works under the guidance of a certified teacher
    • Provide instructional support to individuals or small groups of students identified by a certified teacher
    • Provide 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
    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education and Certification Requirements


    • Completion of two years of study or more at an institution of higher education ( equal to 60 semester hours); OR
    • Obtained an associate's degree or higher; OR
    • ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score or 460; OR
    • Michigan Test for Teacher Certification - Basic Skills (MTTC); OR
    • WorkKeys 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 W orkKeys 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)
    Experience


    • Experience working with others to successfully complete multi-faceted projects
    • Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
    Skills


    • 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 Values


    • We work well by ourselves and teams
    • We care about people
    • Our actions have a purpose
    • We think big and do
    • Learning is exciting


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