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OUR STORY TODAY

Dove Academy founded in 1997 is a tuition-free public charter school located in Detroit Michigan. The Academy is authorized by Oakland University and currently serves over 400 K-8 children and their families. Its mission is to provide a high-quality education so all students become successful members of an ever-changing global society. To achieve this goal the schools curriculum places a strong emphasis on math and language skills. All other subjects such as science social studies art and physical education are supported by a solid foundation of literacy and mathematics.

As the Substitue One-on-One Paraprofessional your core responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum Instruction & Support:

• Supports student with a disability in a 1:1 capacity
• Completes daily documentation of student with Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Works with the Special Education team to support studentHelps the classroom teacher organize and distribute lesson materials.
• Assists the classroom teacher in supporting instruction and engaging student in learning.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom the Academy and the community under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques which include the art of questioning clarity of assignments communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect independent thought and expression and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.
• Assists the classroom teacher with assessing learner needs progress and achievement.
• Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher or school leader.

Classroom/Student Support:

• Works cooperatively with parents/guardians
• Guides students in working and playing harmoniously and safely with other children.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm fair and consistent practices respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.
• Implements proactive behavior and learning strategies under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provides Personal Care Services (EX: Toileting medical etc...)

Student Recruitment and Retention:

• Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community by participating in school-wide and community events.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings and sharing of relevant information.
• Shares responsibility for professional cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities which reflect favorably upon the individual the group and the Academy.
• Attends professional development for positive behavior support.

Facilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness and safety of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Assists the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Assists the classroom teacher in preparing the classroom for instruction.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.

Job Goal:To provide support and personalized assistance to students with diverse learning needs. They aim to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. Through individualized care plans they work to address students unique challenges whether they be academic behavioral or emotional fostering growth and development while promoting independence. Their ultimate objective is to ensure that each student they serve has the opportunity to reach their full potential both academically and personally while fostering a sense of belonging within the educational community.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associates degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment:
  • Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics; or
  • Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness writing readiness and mathematics readiness as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate with students staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Requirements:

• Valid Michigan teaching certification.
• Experience working with At-Risk students.
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.

Dove Academy of Detroit

20001 Wexford St.
Detroit Michigan 48234
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Choice Schools is a team of educators literacy specialists student advocates and many other professions but first and foremost we are parents moms dads guardians grandparents aunts and uncles who love kids. As a nationally accredited and regionally recognized full-service education service provider student learning is our organizations mission. We provide a student-focused approach to customized school operations support including instruction finance compliance communications human resources enrollment curriculum and professional development. Our student-centric philosophy drives us to the path to greatness allowing everyone - students staff teachers board members and stakeholders to thrive. After more than 20 years of serving diverse models of schools Choice is committed to being Michigans most trusted education service provider with the highest-performing schools.

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