Special Education Paraprofessional at Grand River Academy

National Heritage Academies; Livonia (MI); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grand River Academy in Livonia, MI seeks a Title 1 paraprofessional to support students in accordance with IEPs and 504 plans. The role involves 1:1 or small-group instruction, behavior support, and implementing targeted instructional strategies.

You will participate in professional development, attend IEP meetings, and help with compliance documentation. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must meet state Title 1 paraprofessional requirements.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications (preferred).
• Aptitude to navigate technical systems.

Responsabilités

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional/behavioral support per IEP/504 plan.
• Support students 1:1 or in small groups.
• Educate the whole student—academically, morally, socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities.
• Attend professional development, trainings and IEP meetings; assist with documentation.

Connaissances

Behavior management

Disability support

Technical systems

Formation

Title 1 paraprofessional eligibility

Description du poste

Located in Livonia, MI, Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. At Grand River, you can connect passion with purpose.

School Information

Located in Livonia, MI, Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. At Grand River, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Grand River Academy

• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Strong parent partnership and family engagement.
• Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her 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.

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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.