Special Education Paraprofessional at Detroit Enterprise Academy

School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Enterprise Academy opened in 2005 and serves 750+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Enterprise, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about Detroit Enterprise Academy click here.

Why Choose Detroit Enterprise Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Competitive benefits at affordable rates.  

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

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.   

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities  

Utilizes the Dean support model.

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.