Special Education Paraprofessional at Taylor Exemplar Academy 2026-2027 School Year

National Heritage Academies•Taylor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Exemplar Academy, located in Taylor, MI, opened in 2006 and serves students from Young 5 to 8th grade. The academy emphasizes connecting passion with purpose and has received several accolades including the Employee Engagement Award, School Safety Award, and recognition as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. It has consistently outperformed the district on state tests for 14 years. The school offers competitive benefits, above-market starting pay, a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools, and utilizes the Dean leadership model for staff support. They also provide world-class professional development and instructional materials.

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.