Special Education Paraprofessional at Cross Creek Charter Academy

School Information:

Located in Byron Center, MI, Cross Creek Charter Academy opened in 1997 and serves 800+ Young 5-8 students every year. At Cross Creek, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Cross Creek Charter Academy click here.

• Why Choose Cross Creek Charter Academy:
• National Blue Ribbon School.
• #1 Ranked School in Grand Rapids and Kent County on www.niche.com.
• Stable and experienced leadership team.
• Fully researched and mapped curriculum with robust learning materials.

High Parent Involvement.

National leader in student and staff safety.

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.