Special Education Paraprofessional at Burton Glen Charter Academy

School Information:

Located in Burton, MI, Burton Glen Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Burton Glen, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about Burton Glen Charter Academy click here.

• Why Choose Burton Glen Charter Academy:
• Starting pay above market scales.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.  
• Personalized development and coaching.  
• Outperform local districts on M-STEP.  
• High level of support for all staff.
• Safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.   
• Founder’s Award for Moral Focus implementation.

NHA Eagle Award for Employee Engagement.

Experienced, Compassionate Leadership.

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:

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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.