Special Education Paraprofessional at Paragon Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year
About The Position
This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Located in Jackson, MI, Paragon Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paragon, you can connect passion with purpose. Paragon Charter Academy has academically outperformed the local districts for the past 14 years. It is supported by an experienced leadership team and offers personalized development and coaching opportunities. Staff have access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. The academy sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students and provides colleagues to work with to serve students in a safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.
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
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
