Special Education Paraprofessional at South Arbor Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies • Ypsilanti, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part time, 30 hours per week. South Arbor Charter Academy, located in Ypsilanti, MI, opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Arbor, you can connect passion with purpose. The school has academically outperformed local districts for the past 14 years and offers access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. It fosters a culture of community and family involvement, sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students, and provides a safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning. Colleagues are enjoyable to work with, and there are personalized development and growth opportunities.

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, 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed