Special Education Paraprofessional at Grand River Academy

National Heritage Academies • Livonia, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand River Academy, located in Livonia, MI, opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. We are looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team. At Grand River, you can connect passion with purpose. We offer a supportive environment with a best-in-class curriculum, advanced instructional tools, and personalized development opportunities. We foster strong parent partnerships and a safe, nurturing environment conducive to learning.

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.

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 students 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