Special Education Paraprofessional at Walton Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

School Information:
Located in Pontiac, MI, Walton Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At Walton Charter, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Walton Charter Academy click here.
Why Choose Walton Charter Academy:
Starting pay above market scales.
Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
High level of support for all staff.
Strong, dynamic parent volunteer group.
Outperform local districts consistently on state assessments.
Ensure a safe learning environment.
Winner of the Michigan Building Hope Award for achievement and work with multi-lingual students.
Awarded Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

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.

What This Job Offers

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