About this role
School Information:
Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Knapp Charter Academy opened in 1997 and serving students Young5-8. At Knapp Charter Academy, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Knapp Charter Academy click here .
Why Choose Knapp Charter Academy:
- Outperformed local district for 13 years.
- Personalized support from Deans and Instructional Coach.
- All-inclusive materials for seamless teaching.
- Opportunities for growth and mentorship.
- Wrap-around services for student well-being.
- Strong support from leadership and behavioral specialists.
- Mentor training for successful integration.
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.