Special Education Paraprofessional: 1:1 & Small-Group Support

National Heritage Academies; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay above market scales

Colleagues you enjoy working with

Personalized development and coaching

Job summary

National Heritage Academies is seeking a Title 1 paraprofessional to support students at Hamtramck Academy in Hamtramck, MI. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional and behavioral supports under IEP/504 plans, 1:1 or small-group sessions, and collaboration with the special education team.

Ideal candidates will meet state Title 1 paraprofessional requirements, demonstrate de-escalation skills, experience with disabilities, and comfort navigating technical systems.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• 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 support per IEP/504 plans in 1:1 or small groups.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from disability such as resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Disabilities experience

Technical systems

Education

Title 1 paraprofessional state requirements

Job description

National Heritage Academies is seeking a Title 1 paraprofessional to support students at Hamtramck Academy in Hamtramck, MI. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional and behavioral supports under IEP/504 plans, 1:1 or small-group sessions, and collaboration with the special education team.

Ideal candidates will meet state Title 1 paraprofessional requirements, demonstrate de-escalation skills, experience with disabilities, and comfort navigating technical systems.