Special Education Paraprofessional at Achieve Charter Academy

Instructional Paraprofessional

Located in Canton, MI, Achieve Charter Academy opened in 2009 and serves over 750 K-8 students each year. At Achieve, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Achieve Charter Academy:

• Top Charter Middle School per U.S. News and World Report.
• Recognized for parent satisfaction, enrollment, and safety.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.
• Mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans.
• Blue Ribbon School, a mark of our excellence.
• Our parents prioritize academics for student success.

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.  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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.