Special Education Paraprofessional at Taylor Exemplar Academy

School Information

Taylor Exemplar Academy, located in Taylor, MI, serves students aged Young 5-8. Learn more here.

Why Choose Taylor Exemplar

• Winner of the Employee Engagement Award
• Winner of the School Safety Award
• Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years
• Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
• Competitive benefits
• Starting pay above market
• Implementation of a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources
• Utilizes the Dean leadership model to ensure more support for staff
• World class professional development and instructional materials

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. Find state requirements here.
• 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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.