Special Education Paraprofessional at Holly Park Academy

Holly Park Academy ParaprofessionalLocated in Lansing, MI, Holly Park Academy opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. At Holly Park, you can connect passion with purpose.Why Choose Holly Park Academy:Academically outperformed our local district nine years in a row.Ranked in the top 5 schools in Lansing.Supportive, professional, and collaborative team.Strong educator support from school leadership and behavioral support specialist.Cares deeply for the whole child and offer wrap around services to ensure that their struggles outside of the classroom don't stop learning from happening.Fully mapped out curriculum with all the supporting materials (lesson plans, slide decks, scripts, manipulatives, etc.) and are easy to follow.Professional development through regular time with your leader, professional learning communities, time with colleagues, and training from our world-class curriculum team.Award recipient for School Safety and Employee Engagement.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.National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.