Special Education Para Professional (See below for locations)

We have two SpEd Para openings: Madison Carver Academy and Adams Young Middle School

WHO WE ARE

Cornerstone Education Group is a non-profit organization that manages the Cornerstone Charter School network in Detroit, serving the community for nearly 30 years. Our Mission is to prepare our students to live a Complete Life through an excellent education, a foundation of strong character, meaningful relationships, and real-world experiences for career and/or college. We need further to encourage our broad and beloved Cornerstone community to live the Complete Life as well. We seek to hire top talent to help us fulfill this great mission

THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY

Our faculty, staff, parents and students are all part of the Cornerstone family. We work hard together to help each other succeed. If you want to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do, the city in which they do it, and the families they serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you.

TITLE: Special Education Para Professional

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist teacher with general classroom management and supervision
• Establish and maintain an orderly and supportive learning environment that maximizes student learning
• Support high levels of student engagement in academic instruction
• Implement creative methods of instruction (exercises and activities) that will help students learn and improve their academic performance in their classes
• Maintain open communication with teacher(s) about any student issues or special information
• Maintain a high quality of student activities including alignment with organization and state standards
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, including confidentiality
• Conduct individual or group tutoring sessions with students to help them master and reinforce concepts
• Prepare and maintain accurate student records, including progress and attendance reports
• Communicate continually with students on learning and achievement expectations and their progress in meeting those expectations
• Maintain continuous communication with parents/guardians to keep them informed of the progress of their child

HERE’S WHAT EVERYONE AT CORNERSTONE DOES

• the ability to prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
• the strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time;
• the ability to motivate others and influence their behaviors;
• the power to stay visibly focused and self-assured;
• the talent to foster collective responsibility and ownership for greater student achievement;
• the aptitude to sustain an effective system of shared leadership and responsibility throughout Cornerstone;

HERE’S WHY WE’LL LOVE YOU

• Associates Degree or Work Keys required.

HERE’S WHY YOU’LL LOVE US

For fulltime colleagues, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and subject to plan eligibility

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time-Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Income Protection Plans
• We operate a positive and supportive working environment
• We foster and encourage innovation in student education and career development
• We facilitate professional development and other faculty and staff experiences
• We provide opportunities to engage in the Partner Program, Career Pathways and other sponsored Cornerstone community programs

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position and the qualifications needed. The job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by a person so classified and should not be taken as a comprehensive list of all qualifications that may be required. Cornerstone Education Group is an equal-opportunity employer.