Special Education Paraprofessional: Empower Students’ Growth

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

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.