Impactful Special Education Paraprofessional - IEP Support

Nhaschools; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with IEP and 504 plans. This full-time role provides instructional and behavioral assistance, 1:1 or in small groups, under the direction of the special education team.

You will help implement result-driven curricula tailored to each student's needs, participate in IEP meetings and professional trainings, and assist with required compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students per IEP/504 plans.
• Support can be 1:1 or in small groups as directed by the special education team.
• Implement curriculum and instruction tailored to each student's needs.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings.
• Assist with documentation to ensure compliance.

Skills

Defuse situations

Experience with disabilities

Navigate technical systems

Job description

Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with IEP and 504 plans. This full-time role provides instructional and behavioral assistance, 1:1 or in small groups, under the direction of the special education team.

You will help implement result-driven curricula tailored to each student's needs, participate in IEP meetings and professional trainings, and assist with required compliance documentation.