Special Education Paraprofessional at South Arbor Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Ypsilanti, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, South Arbor Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Arbor, you can connect passion with purpose. South Arbor Charter Academy has academically outperformed the local districts for the past 14 years. They offer access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, colleagues to enjoy working with to serve students, personalized development and opportunities for growth, and foster a culture of community and family involvement. They set rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students and provide 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.

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