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 academy opened in 2003 and serves more than 700 K–8 students each year. The role provides instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with students’ IEPs and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team. Support may be provided one-to-one or in small groups. The position also supports instruction designed to meet students’ individual needs related to their disabilities, including resource room, inclusion, and pullout services. The academy emphasizes educating the whole student—academically, morally, and socially—and makes decisions according to its core values of high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community. The school offers starting pay above market scales, competitive benefits at affordable rates, an experienced leadership team, advanced instructional tools and resources, a safe learning environment supported by internal and external cameras, personalized development and coaching, and behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with students’ IEPs and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team.
- Provide support to students one-to-one or in small groups.
- Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
- Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, 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.
- Support from 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).
- Recognized as 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
