Special Education Paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy

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This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Mill Creek Academy opened in the fall of 2023 and serves students K4-6. At Mill Creek, you can connect passion with purpose.

• Starting pay above market scales.
• High staff engagement with strong trust and belonging, as shown by regular surveys.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Leadership prioritizes staff well-being to ensure peak performance for both educators and students.
• Exceptional culture of trust and collaboration, fostering a supportive atmosphere for all.
• Strong school partnerships & family involvement.

• 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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.