Special Education Paraprofessional at Quest Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Taylor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Charter Academy, located in Taylor, MI, is seeking a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional to join their team. This role involves providing instructional and behavioral assistance to students K-8 in accordance with their individual education plans (IEPs) and/or 504-behavior plans. The position is 35 hours per week and offers a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. Quest Charter Academy is committed to educating the whole student and has a track record of academic excellence.

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.

Benefits

• Diverse community with new teacher supports from deans, principal, and instructional coach.
• Collaborative new teacher support from the principal, deans, and instructional coach dedicated to enhancing Quest's excellence through teamwork.
• Safety measures such as all staff equipped with walkies, detailed emergency plan, locked office and classroom doors for visitor safety.
• Employee engagement is strong in purpose, safety, feedback, and values, and prioritizing key aspects at Quest.
• Leadership development offers opportunities for growth within NHA and Quest, fostering personal and professional advancement.
• Consistently outperforming the local district by 16% for the past 8 years and surpassed closest schools by 19%.

What This Job Offers

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