Special Education Paraprofessional at Keystone Academy

National Heritage Academies; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies in Belleville, MI is seeking a Title 1 paraprofessional to support students with IEP/504 plans. The role involves 1:1 or small-group instruction, behavior support, and collaboration with the special education team.

You will participate in professional development and help implement targeted curricula to meet diverse student needs. Must meet state requirements for paraprofessional certification; prior experience with students with disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional certification.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral support under IEP/504 plans.
• Support students 1:1 or in small groups according to established plans.
• Assist with compliance documentation and participate in professional development.
• Educate the whole student academically, socially and morally.
• Collaborate with the special education team and parents as required.

Skills

De-escalation

Disability support

Education

State requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional

Job description

School Information: Located in Belleville, MI, Keystone Academy opened in 2003 and serving students Young5-8. At Keystone, you can connect passion with purpose.

Job Description: School Information: Located in Belleville, MI, Keystone Academy opened in 2003 and serving students Young5-8. At Keystone, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Keystone Academy:

• Recognized for staff satisfaction, culture, and safety.
• Parent satisfaction has been 93% for the past three years, putting us in the top 10 of the 102 NHA schools.
• Keystone is a Top Ten Charter Middle School in Michigan.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.

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.