Special Education Paraprofessional and Recess Aide at Detroit Merit Charter Academy
National Heritage Academies
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- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 30
- 1 day ago
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About the company
National Heritage Academies
Education management · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance
- Implement curriculum and instruction designed to meet students' unique needs
- Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings
- Assist with required compliance documentation
- Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally and socially
What you need
- Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional
- Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation
- Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems
- Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications (preferred)
Key skills
Title 1 paraprofessionaldefuse situationstechnical systemsbehavior modifications
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Perks
- Competitive benefits
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School Information:
Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Merit Charter Academy opened in 2003 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Merit, you can connect purpose with passion.
To learn more about Detroit Merit Charter Academy click here .
Why Choose Detroit Merit Charter Academy:
Starting pay above market scales.
Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
Supported by an experienced leadership team.
Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
We make all decisions based on three core values: high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community.
Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
One of 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:
Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
Click here 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.
Please click here to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.