Special Education Paraprofessional at Hamtramck Academy

Job Description School Information: Located in Hamtramck, MI, Hamtramck Academy opened in 2003 and serves students K-8. At Hamtramck, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Hamtramck Academy click here . Why Choose Hamtramck Academy: Starting pay above market scales.Academically outperforms the local districts.Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.Personalized development and coaching opportunities. 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.