Special Education Paraprofessional at Endeavor Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Springfield, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Charter Academy is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students with individual education plans (IEP) and/or 504-behavior plans. This full-time position involves working 35 hours per week to support students academically, morally, and socially. The role requires implementing specialized curriculum and instruction, attending professional development and IEP meetings, and assisting with compliance documentation. Endeavor Charter Academy, located in Springfield, MI, serves over 675 Young5-8 students and is committed to a safe learning environment and personalized development 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.