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Special Education Paraprofessional at Knapp Charter Academy
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,268 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
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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.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance