Special Education Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bardwell Group David Ellis Academy West in Redford, Michigan is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students with targeted instruction and progress reporting. The role involves using instructor-provided materials to aid students with academic weaknesses and reporting weekly progress to supervisors.

Qualified candidates will meet federal No Child Left Behind paraprofessional requirements and state certification, with emphasis on English proficiency and cultural

Qualifications

• All Title I Paraprofessionals hired after January 8, 2002 must meet No Child Left Behind requirements, including two years of college or an associate’s degree.
• Must meet state certification and other position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with small group instruction within the classroom.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on student progress.
• Confer with the classroom instructor weekly on supplemental instructional materials.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and instructors.
• Maintain high ethical and professional integrity.
• Engage in mandated professional development.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5275253
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 06, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2025

Job Description

PARAPROFESSIONAL

The Paraprofessional is an employee of Bardwell Group. He/she will help the teacher or teachers assigned to in an effective and timely manner while at all times displaying a willing attitude to enhance the efforts of the Academy. He/she will use appropriate materials, provided by the instructor, to aid students in areas of academic weakness.

Paraprofessionals will have a functional relationship with the teachers they are assigned to and a direct reporting relationship to the Instructional Supervisors and School Leader/Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

All Title I Paraprofessionals hired after January 8, 2002 will meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 including: will have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; obtained an associate’s degree or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment of knowledge the ability to assist in instructing: 1) reading, writing and mathematics, or 2) reading readiness writing readiness and mathematics readiness.

All Title I Paraprofessionals hired before January 8, 2002 must meet the above requirements within four year of this date. These specific federal requirements do not apply to any paraprofessional who: 1) are proficient in English and another language and act primarily as translators; or 2) conduct only parental involvement activities. Must meet all applicable state certification and other requirements for position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance with small group instruction within the classroom
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on student progress or lack of progress
• Confer with the classroom instructor on a weekly basis regarding supplemental instructional material for students
• Display the ability to communicate and convey ideas to students, parents and instructors
• Maintain high ethical and professional integrity
• Participate in professional development as assigned and mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
• Other duties that may be requested by classroom instructors and approved by the School Leader/Director, or directly assigned by the School Leader/Director

Job Type: Full-time

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $35,000 to $40,000 Per Year
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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