Special Education Paraprofessional at Paramount Charter Academy

Special Education Paraprofessional at Paramount Charter Academy

Job Description

This position is scheduled to be 35 hours per week.

School Information:
Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Paramount Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students aged 5-8. At Paramount, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Paramount Charter Academy, .

• High parental satisfaction.
• Utilizes the Dean support model.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

• 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.  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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs

National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.