Special Education Paraprofessional at Linden Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing leadership opportunities

Family-feel embraced by staff

Job summary

National Heritage Academies in Flint, MI is looking for a Title 1 paraprofessional to support students in accordance with their individual education plans. Responsibilities include assessing student abilities, implementing tailored curriculum, and collaborating with special education teams. Candidates must meet state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessionals and preferably have experience with students with disabilities. The role promotes a clean, safe, and welcoming atmosphere, focusing on the growth of every student.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications is preferred.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result‑driven curriculum and instruction for unique student needs.
• Attend professional development and IEP meetings as required.
• Assist with compliance documentation.

Skills

Ability to defuse situations

Experience supporting individuals with disabilities

Understanding technical systems

Education

State requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional

Job description

School Information

Located in Flint, MI, Linden Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. At Linden, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Linden Charter Academy

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Clean, safe, welcoming atmosphere.
• Pride and purpose found in the work done here.
• Prioritize growing within and provide ongoing leadership opportunities to all staff.
• Family-feel embraced by staff, students, and families.
• 2021-22 State Accountability Award Winner.

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.