Special Education Paraprofessional at Achieve Charter Academy

• 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.
• 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.

About the school

Achieve Charter Academy, located in Canton, MI, opened in 2009 and serves over 750 K-8 students each year. It is a top charter middle school per U.S. News and World Report, recognized for parent satisfaction, enrollment, and safety, and is a Blue Ribbon School. The school offers world-class professional development and instructional materials, a mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans, and has a parent community that prioritizes academics for student success.