Special Education Paraprofessional and Recess Aide at Detroit Merit Charter Academy
About The Position
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional and Recess Aide to support students in Detroit, Michigan. The school serves more than 700 K–8 students and emphasizes high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community. The paraprofessional assesses student abilities and provides instructional and behavioral assistance according to students’ IEPs and/or 504-behavior plans, as directed by the special education team. Support may be provided individually or in small groups. The role helps implement curriculum and instruction designed for students’ disability-related needs, including resource room, inclusion, and pullout services; attends professional development, specialized trainings, and IEP meetings; and assists with compliance documentation. The posting also describes school-level offerings including competitive benefits, an experienced leadership team, instructional tools and resources, a safe learning environment, personalized development and coaching, and behavioral support for teachers and students. The title includes Recess Aide, but the posting does not provide specific recess-aide duties.
Requirements
- Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
- Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
- Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with individual education plans (IEPs) and/or 504-behavior plans, as directed by the special education team.
- Provide student support one-to-one or in small groups.
- Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
- Implement curriculum and instruction designed to meet the disability-related needs of each student, including resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services.
- Attend professional development, specialized trainings, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required.
- Assist with required compliance documentation.
Benefits
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Supported by an experienced leadership team.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
- One of Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
