Special Education Paraprofessional at Hamtramck Academy
About The Position
Hamtramck Academy is a K–8 school located in Hamtramck, Michigan, opened in 2003. The Special Education Paraprofessional supports students according to their individual education plans (IEPs) and/or 504 behavior plans, under the direction of the special education team. Support may be delivered one-to-one or in small groups. The role includes implementing specially designed instruction to address students’ disability-related needs in settings such as resource rooms, inclusion, and pullout services, while supporting students academically, morally, and socially. The paraprofessional attends professional development, specialized training, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required, and assists with compliance documentation. Hamtramck Academy highlights above-market starting pay, strong academic performance, advanced curriculum and instructional resources, a safe learning environment, collaborative colleagues, and personalized development and coaching opportunities.
Requirements
- Meet state requirements to serve as 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 in accordance with students’ IEPs and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team.
- Provide student support one-to-one or in small groups.
- Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
- Implement result-driven curriculum and specially designed instruction suited to each student’s disability-related needs, including resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services.
- Attend professional development, specialized training, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required.
- Assist with required compliance documentation.
Benefits
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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