Special Education Paraprofessional at North Saginaw Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Saginaw, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

North Saginaw Charter Academy, located in Saginaw, MI, opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. We are looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team. At North Saginaw, you can connect passion with purpose. We offer starting pay above market scales, tailored development and coaching for personal growth, and are supported by an experienced leadership team. We are committed to a safe learning environment and promote consistent team collaboration. We 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 students 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.