Special Education Paraprofessional at Taylor Exemplar Academy

National Heritage Academies • Taylor, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Exemplar Academy, located in Taylor, MI, opened in 2006 and serves students from Young 5-8. The academy is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction, school safety, and academic performance, having outperformed the district on state tests for 14 years. It has also been recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. Taylor Exemplar Academy offers competitive benefits, above-market starting pay, a best-in-class curriculum with advanced tools, the Dean leadership model for staff support, and world-class professional development.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Starting pay above market.
• Implementation of a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Utilizes the Dean leadership model to ensure more support for staff.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.

What This Job Offers

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