[Hiring] Special Education Paraprofessional @National Heritage Academies

Role Description

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information:

• Based in Michigan, PrepNet Virtual Academy opened in 2020 and serves students K-12 online.
• At PrepNet Virtual, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose PrepNet Virtual Academy:

• Work comfortably from home.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Diverse global staff and student body create a rich learning environment.
• Ensures a safe learning environment.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Convenient meetings during school hours minimize after-hours commitments.
• Systems in place to support student well-being and family engagement.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

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.

Company Description

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.