Paraprofessional [SPED Sub/Sep Aide, Sped SAR Program] - [UP Academy Holland] (Temporary Vacancy)(SY26-27)

About the role

This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to start on 9/23/2026 and end on 11/25/2026 when the current paraprofessional returns to work. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position.

Role

The Paraprofessional will work closely with teachers to plan and execute academic interventions for small groups of students. The Paraprofessional holds primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems with a small case load of students.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced educator to support a small case load of students, driving the academic achievement of students
• Analyze assessment data to identify knowledge gaps and skill deficits of individual students
• Create materials for tutorials that target individual student needs
• Implement an effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention system with a small case load of students
• Support student mastery of state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards
• Hold all students to high academic and behavior expectations
• Lead daily individual and small group tutoring sessions
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Qualifications

• A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Students, Community, Humility, Resilience, and Humor
• ABA experience preferred
• A high-school diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
• Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Compensation and Benefits

Your salary is commensurate with experience; UP Academy follows the salary scales of each UP Academy’s host school district. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit http://www.upeducationnetwork.org/careers and formally apply for this position through our on-line application system. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. We believe that we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models - in their teachers, their school leaders, and their supporters in the network office. With this in mind, we are committed to recruiting the most talented individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.