About this role
School Information:
Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Merit Charter Academy opened in 2003 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Merit, you can connect purpose with passion.
To learn more about Detroit Merit Charter Academy click here .
Why Choose Detroit Merit Charter Academy:
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Supported by an experienced leadership team.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
- We make all decisions based on three core values: high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
- One of Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.
Duties and 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.
Qualifications:
Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
Click here for the state requirements.
- Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
- Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
- Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
Please click here to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.