Special Education Paraprofessional at Oakside Prep Academy
About The Position
Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy click here. Why Choose Oakside Preparatory Academy: Competitive pay and benefitsâ¯at affordable rates. Unique K-12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff. Supportive coaching modelâ¯with new staff paired with a teacher mentor. Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments. Ensure a secure and safe working environment. Benefit from seasoned and supportive leadership. Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Awardedâ¯Detroit's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. Recognized as Partner of the Year for the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Requirements
- Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
- Click here for the state requirements.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefitsâ¯at affordable rates.
- Unique K-12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.
- Supportive coaching modelâ¯with new staff paired with a teacher mentor.
- Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments.
- Ensure a secure and safe working environment.
- Benefit from seasoned and supportive leadership.
- Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Awardedâ¯Detroit's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
- Recognized as Partner of the Year for the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
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