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We are looking to hire a creative Special Education/General Education Aide to join our passionate team at Choice Schools in Detroit, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Special Education/General Education Aide is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, communication and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Special Education/General Education Aide at Choice Schools today!

At Dove Academy, we pride ourselves on our successes, and celebrate both individual and school achievements.

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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 school's 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.

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OPEN POSITIONS:

Special Education/General Education Aide (Full-time)

*This role will be working 1:1 with a couple of students at times, but will also have times that they are supporting the class and classroom teacher.*

Dove Academy of Detroit

20001 Wexford St.
Detroit, Michigan 48234
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This position:

• Helps the classroom teacher organize and distribute lesson materials.
• Assists the classroom teacher in supporting instruction and engaging students 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.
• Assists the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Completes daily documentation of students with IEPs in the classroom.
• Supports students with IEP accommodations.
• Works with the Special Education team to support students.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher or Principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Minimum of 60 credit hours from a college or university required
Experience working with students preferred
Computer literate.
Excellent verbal and written expression.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Works well in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401(K)!
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid time off
• Education Tuition Reimbursement available.
• Employee Assistance Program available.

JOB GOAL
To provide students with a first class learning experience, contributing to their development as responsible citizens and leaders in their communities.

CHOICE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATES

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 organization's 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 Michigan's most trusted education service provider with the highest-performing schools.

TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM

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Please contact Nadia Samaha, HR Generalist, directly with questions at View email address on choice.workbrightats.com

Ch oice Schools is a tea m 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 organization's 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 Michigan's most trusted education service provider with the highest-performing schools.

Choice is an Education Service Provider for charter schools in Michigan and is the employer. Please visit for more information. EEOC

Benefits of working as a Special Education/General Education Aide in Detroit, MI:

● Company offers great benefits
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● Competitive salary