Special Education Paraprofessional at Endeavor Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Springfield, MI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Charter Academy, located in Springfield, MI, opened in 1999 and serves 675+ Young5-8 students annually. The academy focuses on connecting passion with purpose, offering a supportive environment for staff and students. They are committed to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially, and have consistently outperformed the local school district academically for the past 13 years. Endeavor Charter Academy is ranked the #1 school in Battle Creek and ensures a safe learning environment.

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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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