Special Education Paraprofessional at Holly Park Academy (Full Time)

National Heritage Academies • Lansing, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Holly Park Academy, located in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to join their K-8 school. This full-time position offers the opportunity to connect passion with purpose in an academically successful and supportive environment. Holly Park Academy is committed to educating the whole child, providing wrap-around services, and offering a fully mapped-out curriculum with comprehensive supporting materials. The school emphasizes professional development through various channels, including regular leader time, professional learning communities, colleague collaboration, and training from their curriculum team. The school has received awards for School Safety and Employee Engagement.

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

• Professional development through regular time with your leader, professional learning communities, time with colleagues, and training from our world-class curriculum team.
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative team.
• Strong educator support from school leadership and behavioral support specialist.

What This Job Offers

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