Special Education Paraprofessional at Laurus Academy

National Heritage Academies • Southfield, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Laurus Academy, located in Southfield, MI, opened in 2009 and serves students in grades K-8. We offer a chance to combine passion with purpose, providing a safe learning environment with advanced instructional tools and resources. We foster a collaborative atmosphere with colleagues you'll enjoy working with, and offer personalized development and coaching opportunities. Our model includes Dean support and alternative certification assistance, supported by strong parental involvement.

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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities
• Utilizes the Dean support model.
• Alternative Certification Assistance.
• Strong Parental Involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed