Special Education Paraprofessional at Endeavor Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Springfield, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Endeavor Charter Academy, located in Springfield, MI, opened in 1999 and serves over 675 Young5-8 students annually. The academy focuses on connecting passion with purpose, offering above-market pay, competitive benefits, and a strong academic record, having outperformed the local school district for 13 years. It provides a safe learning environment, personalized development opportunities, and sets high academic and moral expectations for students, being ranked the #1 school in Battle Creek.

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 in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team.
• Provide support 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

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED