Special Education Paraprofessional at East Arbor Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Ypsilanti, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

School Information: Located in Ypsilanti, MI, East Arbor Charter Academy opened in 2012 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At East Arbor, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about East Arbor Charter Academy click here . Why Choose East Arbor Charter Academy: Starting pay above market scales Academically outperforms local districts. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students. Supported by an experienced leadership team. Fosters a culture of community and family involvement. Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Requirements

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. Click here for the state requirements.
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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