Special Education Paraprofessional at Laurus Academy

National Heritage Academies; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies' Laurus Academy in Southfield, MI is seeking a Title I paraprofessional to support students with IEP/504 plans and assist with behavior management and instructional tasks. The role involves 1:1 or small-group support under the guidance of the special education team.

You will participate in professional development, IEP meetings, and ensure compliance documentation while helping to create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

De-escalation

Disability support

Tech systems

Education

Title I paraprofessional certification

Job description

School Information:

Located in Southfield, MI, Laurus Academy opened in 2009 and serving students K-8. At Laurus Academy, you can combine passion with purpose.

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Southfield, MI, Laurus Academy opened in 2009 and serving students K-8. At Laurus Academy, you can combine passion with purpose.

To learn more about Laurus Academy click here .

Why Choose Laurus Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities
• Utilizes the Dean support model.
• Alternative Certification Assistance.
• Strong Parental Involvement.

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.

Click here for the state requirements.

• 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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.