Special Education Paraprofessional at Cross Creek Charter Academy

School Information:

Position is 35 hours per week. 

Located in Byron Center, MI, Cross Creek Charter Academy opened in 1997 and serves 800+ Young 5-8 students every year. At Cross Creek, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Cross Creek Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Cross Creek Charter Academy:

National Blue Ribbon School.

#1 Ranked School in Grand Rapids and Kent County on www.niche.com.

Stable and experienced leadership team.

Fully researched and mapped curriculum with robust learning materials.

High parent involvement.

National leader in student and staff safety.

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.

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