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Special Education Paraprofessional

Stride, Inc.

Lansing, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assistive Technology, Benchmarking, Calendar Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Documentation, Educational Administration, Faculty Administration, High School Diploma, Leadership, Record Keeping, Requirements Management, Special Education, Test Requirements, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Lansing, Michigan
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Description

Residency Requirements:Mustresidein Michigan.

The Special Education Paraprofessional works in schools to support students with special needs and who mayrequireadditionalassistance. They work closely with the school's special education teachers, certified teachers, and school administrators to implement instruction and support that meets students' individualized needs. This role supports students in obtaining the goals and benchmarks written in their Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education forANY ONE. Weprovidefamiliesan online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM).We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission ofHighpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM)is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data,parentand student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week isrequired. Ability tomaintaina professional home office without distraction during the workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performtheessential duties.

  • Assistteachers in delivering instruction using differentiated methods that meet the needs and goals of the student'sIEP;

  • Work with assistive technology, when needed, to teach regular education curriculum using different methods to better meet studentneeds;

  • Co-teach and collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers and coaches to share strategies for modifications,accommodationsandinterventions;

  • Coordinate with the Special Education Teacher on special education requirements needed to meet the needs of the students in the regular education inclusion program, their IEPgoalsandobjectives;

  • Utilize knowledge of state standards and testing requirements to assess students for mastery andvalidatestudentlearning;

  • Prepare students for standardized tests; Assist with testing for local and stateassessments;

  • Facilitate regular communication with students, parents, teachers, coaches, staff, administrators and other legitimate stakeholdersregardingstudent performance,progressand academicexpectations;

  • Workgenerally toestablishand maintain positive relationships withfamilies;

  • Track student progress and motivate students using incentives that reinforce individualgoals;

  • Enter documentation and perform other record-keeping inappropriatesystems;

  • Work with the Special Education team tomaintaincompliance with Company and the District's record-keepingrequirements;

  • Provide necessaryreports;

  • Participate in meetingsregardingspecial educationstudents;

  • Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development (virtual and face-to-face);

  • Solve day-to-day problems presented by staff andstudents;

  • Collaborate with the Special Education team and school in developing an effective Special Educationprogram;

  • Participate as a member of the Response to Intervention process, if askedto;

  • Participate in school committee work to plan assemblies, school events, school-wide incentives, community serviceopportunities;

  • Assistwith pre- and post-school duties including club sponsorship; lunch, before, or after school duties, asrequired;

  • Communicate needs to the school leadership teamregardingspecial education students asappropriate;

  • Promote a positive school environment by holding students accountable for all school and classroom rules and policies.

MINIMUMREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma AND

  • One (1) year of providing support to students OR

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