Special Education Paraprofessional at East Arbor Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

School Information:

Located in Ypsilanti, MI, East Arbor Charter Academy opened in 2012 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At East Arbor, you can connect purpose with passion.

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Why Choose East Arbor Charter Academy:

Starting pay above market scales

Academically outperforms local districts.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

Fosters a culture of community and family involvement.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

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.

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