Paraprofessional at Forsyth Academy

Forsyth Academy Paraprofessional

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Forsyth Academy opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. At Forsyth, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Forsyth Academy:

• Exceeds local standards with unique teacher support especially to beginner teachers.
• Mentors for new teachers and weekly meetings with Deans.
• Biyearly staff survey with administrator-led action steps in response.
• Recognized for growth school year.
• Safe learning environment with locked classroom doors, Raptor secure check-in system, cameras inside and outside the school building, staff members always wear badges and carry walkie talkies.

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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.