Special Education Paraprofessional at Walton Charter Academy

School Information:

Located in Pontiac, MI, Walton Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At Walton Charter, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Walton Charter Academy .

Why Choose Walton Charter Academy:

* Starting pay above market scales.

* Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

* High level of support for all staff.

* Strong, dynamic parent volunteer group.

* Outperform local districts consistently on state assessments.

* Ensure a safe learning environment.

* Winner of the Michigan Building Hope Award for achievement and work with multi-lingual students.

* Awarded Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

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:

* 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.