Special Education Paraprofessional: Inspire & Support Students

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

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.