Special Education Paraprofessional at Westfield Preparatory High School

School Information:

Located in Redford Charter Township, MI, Westfield Preparatory High School opened in 2019 and serves 880+ students in 7th-12th grade. At Westfield Prep, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Westfield Preparatory High School click here.

 

Why Choose Westfield Preparatory High School:

Starting pay above market scales.

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

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

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Offers behavioral support for teachers and students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

Inspire students to think creatively and apply critical-thinking skills to solve problems.

 

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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