Special Education Paraprofessional at Westfield Preparatory High School

National Heritage Academies • Redford Charter Township, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Westfield Preparatory High School, located in Redford Charter Township, MI, opened in 2019 and serves over 880 students in grades 7-12. This position offers the opportunity to connect passion with purpose. The school provides a supportive environment with experienced leadership, access to advanced curriculum and tools, and colleagues dedicated to student success. They also offer behavioral support for teachers and students, along with personalized development and coaching opportunities, aiming to inspire students' creativity and critical-thinking skills.

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.

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

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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