Special Education Paraprofessional at PrepNet Virtual Academy at Teaching and Support

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instructional Assistance, Behavioral Assistance, IEP Implementation, 504 Plan Support, Conflict De-escalation, Behavior Modification, Technical Proficiency, Compliance Documentation

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. School Information: Based in Michigan, PrepNet Virtual Academy opened in 2020 and serves students K-12 online. At PrepNet Virtual, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about PrepNet Virtual Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/prepnet-virtual-academy/en]. Why Choose PrepNet Virtual Academy: * Work comfortably from home. * Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. * Diverse global staff and student body create a rich learning environment. * Ensures a safe learning environment. * Personalized development and coaching opportunities. * Convenient meetings during school hours minimize after-hours commitments. * Systems in place to support student well-being and family engagement. * Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students. 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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/support-staff-requirements] 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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional and behavioral support to K-12 students based on their Individual Education Plans (IEP) or 504 plans. Assist the special education team with compliance documentation and attend professional development and IEP meetings.