Special Education Paraprofessional at Taylor Exemplar Academy at National Heritage Academies

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Taylor, MI, Taylor Exemplar Academy opened in 2006 and serves students Young 5-8. At Taylor Exemplar, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Taylor Exemplar Academy click here .

Why Choose Taylor Exemplar Academy:

• Winner of the Employee Engagement Award based on employee satisfaction at Taylor Exemplar Academy
• 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.

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.
  
  

National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.