Special Education Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter AcademyNational Heritage Academies
Job Summary
School Information:
Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Ridge Park Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Ridge Park Charter Academy click here.
Why Choose Ridge Park Charter Academy:
Diverse student body from 50+ countries.
Competitive starting pay.
Best in class curriculum, instructional tools and resources.
Consistent outperformance on M-STEP.
Outperforming the District for 14 Years.
Experienced and supportive leadership.
Multiple Eagle Awards for Achievement, Satisfaction, and Safety.
Safe learning environment conducive for learning.
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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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
