Special Education Paraprofessional at Keystone Academy

NHA PLLC · Belleville, United States

Keystone Academy Paraprofessional

Located in Belleville, MI, Keystone Academy opened in 2003 and serves students Young5-8. At Keystone, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Keystone Academy:

• Recognized for staff satisfaction, culture, and safety.
• Parent satisfaction has been 93% for the past three years, putting us in the top 10 of the 102 NHA schools.
• Keystone is a Top Ten Charter Middle School in Michigan.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• 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.