Special Education Paraprofessional At Fortis Academy 2026-27 School Year

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