Special Education Paraprofessional at Quest Charter Academy (Part-Time)

School Information:

Located in Taylor, MI, Quest Charter Academy opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. At Quest, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Quest Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Quest Charter Academy:

Diverse community with new teacher supports from deans, principal, and instructional coach.

Collaborative new teacher support from the principal, deans, and instructional coach dedicated to enhancing Quest's excellence through teamwork.

Safety measures such as all staff equipped with walkies, detailed emergency plan, locked office and classroom doors for visitor safety.

Employee engagement is strong in purpose, safety, feedback, and values, and prioritizing key aspects at Quest.

Leadership development offers opportunities for growth within NHA and Quest, fostering personal and professional advancement.

Consistently outperforming the local district by 16% for the past 8 years and surpassed closest schools by 19%.

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.