Special Education Paraprofessional at Canton Charter Academy
About The Position
Canton Charter Academy, located in Canton, MI, opened in 2000 and serves over 750 K-8 students annually. The school offers a nurturing and collaborative environment, has consistently surpassed local district benchmarks for 13 consecutive years, and provides world-class professional development and instructional materials. This role involves assessing student abilities and providing instructional and behavioral assistance according to their IEP and/or 504-behavior plan, supporting students 1:1 or in small groups. The position is committed to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially, implementing result-driven curriculum and instruction tailored to students' unique needs resulting from their disability. The role also includes attending professional development, specialized trainings, and IEP meetings, as well as assisting with compliance documentation.
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 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.
Benefits
- World class professional development
- Mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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