Special Education Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Ridge Park Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, MI, opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose. Ridge Park Charter Academy has a diverse student body from 50+ countries, offers competitive starting pay, and provides best-in-class curriculum, instructional tools, and resources. The school consistently outperforms on M-STEP, has outperformed the District for 14 years, and has received multiple Eagle Awards for Achievement, Satisfaction, and Safety. It offers an experienced and supportive leadership team and a safe learning environment conducive for learning.

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.