National Heritage Academies
Special Education Paraprofessional at South Arbor Charter Academy
8200 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.
Located in Ypsilanti, MI, South Arbor Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Arbor, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about South Arbor Charter Academy click here.
Why Choose South Arbor Charter Academy:
Academically outperformed the local districts for the past 14 years.
Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
Personalized development and opportunities for growth.
Fosters a culture of community and family involvement.
Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
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.
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.