Special Education Paraprofessional at Achieve Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Canton, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Achieve Charter Academy, located in Canton, MI, opened in 2009 and serves over 750 K-8 students each year. We are seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students. At Achieve, you can connect passion with purpose. We are recognized for parent satisfaction, enrollment, and safety, and offer world-class professional development and instructional materials. Our parents prioritize academics for student success.

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 students 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed