Special Education Paraprofessional at Quest Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Taylor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Quest Charter Academy, located in Taylor, MI, opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. At Quest, you can connect passion with purpose. The school offers a diverse community with new teacher supports from deans, principal, and instructional coach. There are collaborative supports dedicated to enhancing Quest's excellence through teamwork. Safety measures include all staff equipped with walkies, a detailed emergency plan, and locked office and classroom doors for visitor safety. Employee engagement is strong in purpose, safety, feedback, and values. Leadership development offers opportunities for growth within NHA and Quest, fostering personal and professional advancement. Quest Charter Academy has consistently outperformed the local district by 16% for the past 8 years and surpassed closest schools by 19%.

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, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team.
• Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed