Special Education Paraprofessional at Oakside Prep Academy

National Heritage Academies; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakside Prep Academy, part of National Heritage Academies in Waterford Township, MI, seeks a Title 1 paraprofessional to support students with IEP/504 plans. You will assist with instruction 1:1 or in small groups, work toward whole-student development, and help implement tailored curricula and behavior plans under supervision.

Responsibilities include participating in professional development, attending IEP meetings, and aiding with necessary compliance documentation while maintaining a safe,

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 assistance 1:1 or in small groups.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities (IEP/504).
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with the team and parents.
• Assist with required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Disability support experience

Behavior modification knowledge

Education

Title 1 paraprofessional qualification

Job description

School Information

Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Oakside Preparatory Academy

• Competitive pay and benefitsat affordable rates.
• Unique K-12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.
• Supportive coaching modelwith new staff paired with a teacher mentor.
• Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments.
• Ensure a secure and safe working environment.
• Benefit from seasoned and supportive leadership.
• Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• AwardedDetroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
• Recognized as Partner of the Year for the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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.