Special Education Paraprofessional at North Saginaw Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Saginaw, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

North Saginaw Charter Academy, located in Saginaw, MI, opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. At North Saginaw, you can connect passion with purpose. The academy is committed to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially. They implement a 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. The academy is supported by an experienced leadership team, committed to a safe learning environment, and promotes consistent team collaboration. They provide access to curated curriculum and instructional tools and implement a moral focus curriculum.

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 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.