Special Education Paraprofessional at Laurus Academy (35 hours per week)

School Information:

Located in Southfield, MI, Laurus Academy opened in 2009 and serving students K-8. At Laurus Academy, you can combine passion with purpose. To learn more about Laurus Academy click here.

 

Why Choose Laurus Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.   

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities  

Utilizes the Dean support model.

Alternative Certification Assistance.

Strong Parental Involvement.

 

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.