Special Education Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy National Heritage Academies - 3.1 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Qualifications Crisis prevention Conflict de-escalation De-escalation support in education Escalation handling

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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. 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.