Special Education Paraprofessional at South Arbor Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

South Arbor Charter Academy in Ypsilanti, MI, is seeking a Title I paraprofessional to support students with IEP/504 plans. The position is scheduled for 35 hours per week and focuses on helping students academically, behaviorally, and socially.

You will collaborate with educators to implement targeted instruction, participate in trainings and IEP meetings, and help maintain compliance documentation. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their IEP/504 plans.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Behavior support

Student support

Education

State Title I paraprofessional requirements

Job description

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, South Arbor Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Arbor, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about South Arbor Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose South Arbor Charter Academy:

• Academically outperformed the local districts for the past 14 years.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and opportunities for growth.
• Fosters a culture of community and family involvement.
• Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
• Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.

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.