Special Education Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy

About the role

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Ridge Park Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose.

• Diverse student body from 50+ countries.
• Competitive starting pay.
• Best in class curriculum, instructional tools and resources.
• Consistent outperformance on M-STEP.
• Outperforming the District for 14 Years.
• Experienced and supportive leadership.
• Multiple Eagle Awards for Achievement, Satisfaction, and Safety.
• Safe learning environment conducive for learning.

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.
• 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.

Pay

Competitive starting pay.