Special Education Paraprofessional at Grand River Academy
National Heritage Academies•Livonia, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Grand River Academy, located in Livonia, MI, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students from Young 5-8. The academy, opened in 2014, is part of National Heritage Academies and focuses on connecting passion with purpose. Grand River Academy offers a supportive environment with experienced leadership, a best-in-class curriculum, advanced instructional tools, and personalized development opportunities. The school emphasizes rigorous academic and moral expectations, strong parent partnerships, and a safe, nurturing learning environment.
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
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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