Special Education Paraprofessional at South Arbor Charter Academy
About The Position
This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, South Arbor Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Arbor, you can connect passion with purpose. South Arbor Charter Academy has academically outperformed the local districts for the past 14 years. They offer access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students, personalized development and opportunities for growth, and fosters a culture of community and family involvement. They set rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students and provide a safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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