Special Education Paraprofessional at Linden Charter Academy

Linden Charter Academy Paraprofessional

Located in Flint, MI, Linden Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. At Linden, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Linden Charter Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Clean, safe, welcoming atmosphere.
• Pride and purpose found in the work done here.
• Prioritize growing within and provide ongoing leadership opportunities to all staff.
• Family-feel embraced by staff, students, and families.
• 2021-22 State Accountability Award Winner.

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.