Special Education Paraprofessional at Timberland Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Muskegon, MI

2h•Onsite

About The Position

School Information: Located in Muskegon, MI, Timberland Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Timberland, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Timberland Charter Academy click here . Why Choose Timberland Charter Academy: Competitive compensation package and benefits. Comprehensive social and behavioral student support. Top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources. Tailored professional development and coaching. Secure learning environment. Supportive and consistent administrative team.

Requirements

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. Click here for the state requirements.
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.