Special Education Paraprofessional at Metro Charter Academy

National Heritage AcademiesRomulus, MichiganOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Romulus, MI, Metro Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. At Metro, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Metro Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Metro Charter Academy:

- Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years.
- Starting pay above market rates.
- Competitive benefits.
- Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
- Best in class curriculum, instruction tools, & resources.
- Personalized development and coaching.

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.