Special Education Paraprofessional at Canton Charter Academy

School Information

Located in Canton, MI, Canton Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves 750+ K‑8 students every year. At Canton Charter, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about Canton Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Canton Charter Academy

• Nurturing and collaborative school environment and teams.
• Consistently surpassing local district benchmarks for 13 consecutive years.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.
• Mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans.
• Safe learning environment.

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.