Paraprofessional at Detroit Premier Academy 2026-27 School Year

This position is full-time (35 hours per week).

School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Premier Academy opened in 2005 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Premier, you can connect purpose with passion.

To learn more about Detroit Premier Academy click here.

Why Choose Detroit Premier Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales.

• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

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

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

• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

• Utilizes the Dean support model.

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.