Special Education Paraprofessional at Paramount Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Kalamazoo, MI

81d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is scheduled to be 35 hours per week.
School Information:
Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Paramount Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paramount, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Paramount Charter Academy click here.
Why Choose Paramount Charter Academy:
High parental satisfaction.
Utilizes the Dean support model.
Supported by an experienced leadership team.
Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed