Special Education Paraprofessional at Paramount Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Kalamazoo, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Paramount Charter Academy, located in Kalamazoo, MI, opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paramount, you can connect passion with purpose. Paramount Charter Academy boasts high parental satisfaction, utilizes the Dean support model, and is supported by an experienced leadership team. They offer behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS), access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources, and ensure a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

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.

What This Job Offers

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