1:1 Sped Paraprofessional
Phalen Leadership Academies•Harper Woods, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
As a 1:1 Paraprofessional with Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with individual and/or small groups of scholars under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will do this by following educational and behavioral plans and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. During non-classroom times, you may function in other support capacities (learning labs, hallway monitoring, lunch duty, etc.) and then implement academic curriculum during designated blocks of time.
Requirements
- A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities.
- 1+ years' experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Associate degree in Education or 60 semester hours of college strongly preferred; high school diploma or equivalent (required) or ETS Parapro Assessment (a passing score of 460 is required).
- Analytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholars.
- Prior experience with small group instruction preferred.
- Interpersonal skills are necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents/guardians, and other staff.
- An aspiring educator.
- Great with building relationships among scholars and staff.
- Able to provide academics and behavioral support while modeling PLA's core values.
- Dedicated to ensuring every scholar has access to a high-quality education.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Education or 60 semester hours of college strongly preferred
- Prior experience with small group instruction preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom.
- Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.
- Assist building level SPED Department with maintaining student records.
- Support students with behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
- Assist in the preparation and display of student work.
- Assist SPED teacher with preparing materials for students.
Benefits
- Salaried position with paid time off and benefits option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
