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Special Education Paraprofessional at Knapp Charter Academy National Heritage Academies - 3.1 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Crisis prevention Conflict de-escalation De-escalation support in education Escalation handling

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Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Knapp Charter Academy opened in 1997 and serving students Young5-8. At Knapp Charter Academy, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Knapp Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Knapp Charter Academy:

Outperformed local district for 13 years. Personalized support from Deans and Instructional Coach. All-inclusive materials for seamless teaching. Opportunities for growth and mentorship. Wrap-around services for student well-being. Strong support from leadership and behavioral specialists. Mentor training for successful integration.

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. 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. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.