Special Education Paraprofessional at Walton Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Pontiac, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support to students based on their IEP or 504 plans. They are also responsible for implementing curriculum and maintaining accurate compliance documentation.

Qualifications

Walton Charter Academy is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional. Key qualifications include meeting state requirements for a Title 1 paraprofessional, the ability to defuse situations, and experience supporting individuals with disabilities. Candidates should also possess the aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Job Description

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 click here.

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:
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.

National Heritage Academies

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with over 100 schools in nine states, serving more than 60,000 students K-12. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond. Elevating Education. Building Character.™
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