Special Education Paraprofessional at Taylor Exemplar Academy

This position is 35 hours per week

School Information:

Located in Taylor, MI, Taylor Exemplar Academy opened in 2006 and serves students Young 5-8. At Taylor Exemplar, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Taylor Exemplar Academy click here.

Why Choose Taylor Exemplar Academy:

• Winner of the Employee Engagement Award based on employee satisfaction at Taylor Exemplar Academy

• Winner of the School Safety Award

• Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years.

• Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

• Competitive benefits.

• Starting pay above market.

• Implementation of a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

• Utilizes the Dean leadership model to ensure more support for staff.

• World class professional development and instructional materials.

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.