Special Education Paraprofessional (35 hours a week)
School Information:
Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Grand River Preparatory High School opened in 2008 and serves students 9-12. At Grand River Preparatory High School, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Grand River Preparatory High School click here.
Why Choose Grand River Preparatory High School:
Supported by an experienced leadership team.
Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
Utilizes the Dean support model.
Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
Consistently ranked among the top schools in the State of Michigan from a variety of ranking systems including College Board, Niche and US News and World Report.
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.
National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.
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