Special Education Paraprofessional at Walton Charter Academy

School Information: Located in Pontiac, MI, Walton Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At Walton Charter, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Walton Charter Academy click here . Why Choose Walton Charter Academy: Starting pay above market scales. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. High level of support for all staff. Strong, dynamic parent volunteer group. Outperform local districts consistently on state assessments. Ensure a safe learning environment. Winner of the Michigan Building Hope Award for achievement and work with multi-lingual students. Awarded Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. 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.