Special Education Paraprofessional at Achieve Charter Academy
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 join our team. At Achieve, you can connect passion with purpose. We are recognized as a Top Charter Middle School by U.S. News and World Report, and have received accolades for parent satisfaction, enrollment, and safety. We offer world-class professional development, instructional materials, and a mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans. Achieve Charter Academy is a Blue Ribbon School, a mark of our excellence, where 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
