Special Education Paraprofessional at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
About The Position
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, located in Canton, MI, opened in 2011 and serves students Young 5-8. The academy offers strong leadership, world-class professional development, and is a proud recipient of four Eagle Awards. They have a veteran Special Education department with strong leadership. This role involves supporting students with their individual education plans (IEP) and/or behavior plans, either one-on-one or in small groups, with a commitment to educating the whole student. The position requires implementing specialized curriculum and instruction, attending professional development and IEP meetings, and assisting with compliance documentation.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
