Special Education Paraprofessional At Fortis Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Ypsilanti, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support to students based on their individual education plans. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance documentation and attending professional development and IEP meetings.

Qualifications

You must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional and have the ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation. Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications is preferred, as is an aptitude for understanding and navigating technical systems.

Must Have Skills for ATS

IEP

504-behavior plan

Title 1 paraprofessional

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis, you can connect passion with purpose.


To learn more about Fortis Academy click here.

Why Choose Fortis Academy:

  • Starting pay above market scales.

  • Academically outperforms the local districts for the past 14 years.

  • Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

  • Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.

  • Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.

  • Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

  • Supported by an experienced leadership team.

  • Competitive benefits at affordable rates.


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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