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

This position is part time, 30 hours per week.

School Information:

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.
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• 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.