Special Education Paraprofessional at Grand River Academy

Job Title

Grand River Academy is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team.

About Grand River Academy

Located in Livonia, MI, Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. At Grand River, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Grand River Academy

• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• 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.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Strong parent partnership and family engagement.
• Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.

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.