Special Education Paraprofessional at South Pointe Scholars Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies•Ypsilanti, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy, located in Ypsilanti, MI, opened in 2012 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Pointe Scholars, you can connect passion with purpose. The school has academically outperformed local districts for the past 8 years and offers personalized development, opportunities for growth, access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, and a safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning. Teachers connect learning to each individual student’s needs, and colleagues enjoy working together to serve students. The school sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students and offers competitive benefits at affordable rates.

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.