Special Education Paraprofessional at Paragon Charter Academy

Paragon Charter Academy Paraprofessional

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.

Why Choose Paragon Charter Academy:

• 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.

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.