Special Education Paraprofessional at Walton Charter Academy
National Heritage Academies · Pontiac, MI · 3 mo ago
EducationFull-time
School Information
Located in Pontiac, MI, Walton Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. Learn More.
Why Choose Walton Charter Academy
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- High level of support for all staff.
- Strong, dynamic parent volunteer group.
- Outperform local districts consistently on state assessments.
- Ensure a safe learning environment.
- Awarded the Michigan Building Hope Award for achievement and work with multi-lingual students.
- Awarded Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.
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.
- 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.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.