Special Education Paraprofessional at Paramount Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies

Kalamazoo, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Documentation, Leadership, Special Education, Training Tools, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, MI
POSTED
26 days ago

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

School Information:

Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Paramount Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paramount, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Paramount Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Paramount Charter Academy:

  • High parental satisfaction.
  • Utilizes the Dean support model.
  • Supported by an experienced leadership team.
  • Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
  • Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
  • Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

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.

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