Special Education Paraprofessional At Fortis Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage AcademiesYpsilanti, MI
Onsite

About The Position

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis, you can connect passion with purpose.

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.

Benefits

  • Starting pay above market scales.
  • Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
  • Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.
  • Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

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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

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