Special Education Paraprofessional at Fortis Academy

Ypsilanti, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Ypsilanti MI Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Fortis Academy click here.

Why Choose Fortis Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.
Academically outperforms the local districts for the past 14 years.
Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.
Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
Supported by an experienced leadership team.
Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

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.

Please click here to find out more about our core values.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionThis position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.School Information:Located in Ypsilanti MI Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis you can connect passion with purpose.To learn more about Fortis Academy click here.Why Choose Fortis Academy:Starting pay above mark...