This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.
School Information:
Located in Ypsilanti, MI, South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy opened in 2012 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Pointe Scholars, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy click here.
Why Choose South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy:
- Academically outperformed the local districts for the past 8 years.
- Personalized development and opportunities for growth.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.
- Teachers connect learning to each individual students' needs.
- Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
- Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
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.
Please click here to find out more about our core values.