English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education Paraprofessional at Holly Park Academy
About The Position
This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week paraprofessional position at Holly Park Academy in Lansing, Michigan. The role is divided between supporting English Language Learners (20 hours per week) and supporting Special Education (15 hours per week). The paraprofessional provides academic, instructional, and behavioral support to students individually or in small groups, as directed by classroom teachers and the relevant intervention or special education teams. Holly Park Academy opened in 2009 and serves students in grades K–8. The school describes its team as supportive, professional, and collaborative, and highlights educator support from school leadership and a behavioral support specialist. The school provides a mapped-out curriculum and supporting materials, along with professional development through leaders, professional learning communities, colleagues, and its curriculum team.
Requirements
- Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
- Ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
- Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
- Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills preferred.
- Previous experience working with English as a second language students or school-aged children preferred.
- Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess English Language Learner student abilities and provide academic intervention to eligible students receiving language support, individually or in group workshops, as directed by the classroom teacher and academic intervention team.
- Support the academic, moral, and social development of the whole student.
- Attend professional development and articulation meetings with classroom teachers and parents as required.
- Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team.
- Provide special education support individually or in small groups.
- Implement results-driven curriculum and instruction designed to meet students’ disability-related needs, including resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services.
- Attend professional development, specialized training, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required.
- Assist with required compliance documentation.
Benefits
- Professional development through regular time with a leader, professional learning communities, time with colleagues, and training from the curriculum team.
- Support from school leadership and a behavioral support specialist.
- Fully mapped-out curriculum with supporting materials, including lesson plans, slide decks, scripts, and manipulatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
