Special Education Paraprofessional Teacher

About this role

Job Description Residency Requirements:   Must   reside   in Michigan.

The Special Education Paraprofessional works in schools to support students with special needs and who may   require   additional   assistance. They work closely with the school’s special education teachers, certified teachers, and school administrators to implement instruction and support that meets students’ individualized needs. This role supports students in obtaining the goals and benchmarks written in their Individual Educational Plan (IEP).  

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for   ANY ONE . We   provide   families   an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.   

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM).   We want you to be a part of our talented team!  

The mission of   Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM)   is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data,   parent   and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!  

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is   required . Ability to   maintain   a professional home office without distraction during the workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :  Reasonable   accommodation   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform   the   essential duties.  

• Assist   teachers in delivering instruction using differentiated methods that meet the needs and goals of the student’s   IEP;  

• Work with assistive technology, when needed, to teach regular education curriculum using different methods to better meet student   needs;  

• Co-teach and collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers and coaches to share strategies for modifications,   accommodations   and   interventions;  

• Coordinate with the Special Education Teacher on special education requirements needed to meet the needs of the students in the regular education inclusion program, their IEP   goals   and   objectives ;  

• Utilize knowledge of state standards and testing requirements to assess students for mastery and   validate   student   learning;  

• Prepare students for standardized tests; Assist with testing for local and state   assessments;  

• Facilitate regular communication with students, parents, teachers, coaches, staff, administrators and other legitimate stakeholders   regarding   student performance,   progress   and academic   expectations;  

• Work   generally to   establish   and maintain positive relationships with   families;  

• Track student progress and motivate students using incentives that reinforce individual   goals;  

• Enter documentation and perform other record-keeping in   appropriate   systems ;  

• Work with the Special Education team to   maintain   compliance with Company and the District’s record-keeping   requirements;  

• Provide necessary   reports;  

• Participate in meetings   regarding   special education   students;  

• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development (virtual and face-to-face );  

• Solve day-to-day problems presented by staff and   students;  

• Collaborate with the Special Education team and school in developing an effective Special Education   program;  

• Participate as a member of the Response to Intervention process, if asked   to;  

• Participate in school committee work to plan assemblies, school events, school-wide incentives, community service   opportunities;  

• Assist   with pre- and post-school duties including club sponsorship; lunch, before, or after school duties, as   required ;  

• Communicate needs to the school leadership team   regarding   special education students as   appropriate ;  

• Promote a positive school environment by holding students accountable for all school and classroom rules and policies.  

MINIMUM   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:       

• 60 credits/Associates Degree AND

• One (1) year of providing support to students  

• Ability to pass a required background search   

OTHER REQUIRED   QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web   proficiency    

• Excellent communication and time management skills    

• Ability to travel 2 0 % of the time for meetings, professional development, state testing, etc.   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Online School Experience  

Compensation & Benefits:   Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work,   required   travel (if any), external market and internal value when   determining   a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT :  The   work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable   accommodations   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

• This position is virtual; with the requirement to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, state testing, etc.    

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.   Inc

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