Special Education Paraprofessional at Paragon Charter Academy

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week

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

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• Academically outperformed the local districts for the past 14 years.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Access to a best-in‑class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.

• 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.

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.

• 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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer.