Special Education Paraprofessional at Oakside Prep Academy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Supportive coaching model

Best-in-class curriculum

Job summary

An educational institution in Waterford Township seeks a Title 1 paraprofessional to assess student abilities and provide instructional support tailored to individual education plans. The ideal candidate should have experience supporting individuals with disabilities and an aptitude for defusing challenging situations. Join a collaborative team dedicated to fostering a secure and enriching learning environment for K-12 students. The position also includes participation in professional development and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional assistance according to IEPs.
• Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
• Attend professional development and IEP meetings as required.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Experience with disabilities

Technical systems aptitude

Education

State requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional

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.

Job Description

To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy click here.

Why Choose Oakside Preparatory Academy

• Competitive pay and benefits at affordable rates.
• Unique K‑12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.
• Supportive coaching model with 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.
• Awarded Detroit’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 their 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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer.