Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description

Residency Requirements:Mustresidein Michigan.

The Special Education Paraprofessional works in schools to support students with special needs and who mayrequireadditionalassistance. They work closely with the school's special education teachers, certified teachers, and school administrators to implement instruction and support that meets students' individualized needs. This role supports students in obtaining the goals and benchmarks written in their Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education forANY ONE. Weprovidefamiliesan online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM).We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data,parentand student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Join us!

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability tomaintaina professional home office without distraction during the workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performtheessential duties.

• Assist teachers in delivering instruction using differentiated methods that meet the needs and goals of the student'sIEP;

• Work with assistive technology, when needed, to teach regular education curriculum using different methods to better meet student needs;

• Co-teach and collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers and coaches to share strategies for modifications,accommodationsandinterventions;

• Coordinate with the Special Education Teacher on special education requirements needed to meet the needs of the students in the regular education inclusion program, their IEPgoalsandobjectives;

• Utilize knowledge of state standards and testing requirements to assess students for mastery andvalidatestudentlearning;

• Prepare students for standardized tests;
  Assist with testing for local and state assessments;

• Facilitate regular communication with students, parents, teachers, coaches, staff, administrators and other legitimate stakeholdersregardingstudent performance,progress and academic expectations;

• Work generally toestablishand maintain positive relationships with families;

• Track student progress and motivate students using incentives that reinforce individual goals;

• Enter documentation and perform other record-keeping inappropriate systems;

• Work with the Special Education team tomaintaincompliance with Company and the District's record-keeping requirements;

• Provide necessary reports;

• Participate in meetingsregardingspecial education students;

• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development (virtual and face-to-face);

• Solve day-to-day problems presented by staff and students;

• Collaborate with the Special Education team and school in developing an effective Special Education program;

• Participate as a member of the Response to Intervention process, if askedto;

• Participate in school committee work to plan assemblies, school events, school-wide incentives, community serviceopportunities;

• Assist with pre- and post-school duties including club sponsorship; lunch, before, or after school duties, as required;

• Communicate needs to the school leadership teamregardingspecial education students as appropriate;

• Promote a positive school environment by holding students accountable for all school and classroom rules and policies.

MINIMUM

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 60 credits/Associates DegreeAND

• One (1) year of providing support to students

• Ability to pass a required background search

OTHER REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.);
  Webproficiency

• Excellent communication and time management skills

• Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, state testing, etc.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Online School Experience

Compensation & Benefits:Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work,required travel (if any), external market and internal value whendetermininga new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Thework…