Special Education Paraprofessional — Inspire & Support Students

National Heritage Academies; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Canton Charter Academy in Canton, MI is seeking dedicated staff to support students with disabilities within an inclusive learning environment. This role emphasizes implementing IEP/504 plans, providing 1:1 or small-group assistance, and collaborating with the special education team and families.

You will participate in professional development, maintain compliance documentation, and help deliver tailored instruction designed to meet diverse needs, contributing to a safe, nurturing school

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 IEP and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team.
• 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

Deescalation

IEP/504 experience

Technical systems navigation

Job description

Canton Charter Academy in Canton, MI is seeking dedicated staff to support students with disabilities within an inclusive learning environment. This role emphasizes implementing IEP/504 plans, providing 1:1 or small-group assistance, and collaborating with the special education team and families.

You will participate in professional development, maintain compliance documentation, and help deliver tailored instruction designed to meet diverse needs, contributing to a safe, nurturing school