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Special Education Paraprofessional at Taylor Exemplar Academy

National Heritage Academies
Full-time
On-site
Taylor, Michigan, United States
Description

School Information:

Located in Taylor, MI, Taylor Exemplar Academy opened in 2006 and serves students Young 5-8. At Taylor Exemplar, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Taylor Exemplar Academy click here.

 

Why Choose Taylor Exemplar Academy:

  • Winner of the Employee Engagement Award based on employee satisfaction at Taylor Exemplar Academy

  • Winner of the School Safety Award

  • Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years.

  • Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

  • Competitive benefits.

  • Starting pay above market.

  • Implementation of a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

  • Utilizes the Dean leadership model to ensure more support for staff.

  • 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.

 

 




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