Special Education Paraprofessional At Fortis Academy
Job 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.
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.