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Special Education Paraprofessional at Canton Preparatory High School

National Heritage Academies·Canton, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support to students in accordance with their IEPs or 504 plans. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance documentation and participating in team meetings to support student success.

School Information

Located in Canton, MI, Canton Preparatory High School opened in 2014 and serves 650+ 7-12 students every year. At Canton Prep, you can connect purpose with passion.

To learn more about Canton Preparatory High School click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/canton-prep-high-school/en].

Why Choose Canton Preparatory High School

Ranked #3 Charter High School in Detroit.

Strong leadership team driving success.

Mission driven – to prepare each student for college success.

World class professional development and mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must meet state requirements for a Title 1 paraprofessional and possess the ability to de-escalate behavioral situations. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavior modifications is preferred.

  • high school
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Conflict De-escalation
  • Compliance Documentation
  • Student Assessment
  • Special Education
  • IEP Implementation
  • Instructional Assistance
  • Behavioral Assistance
  • Technical Systems Navigation
  • 504 Plan Support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Canton, Michigan
Posted
Jul 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
NH

Hiring organization

National Heritage Academies

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with over 100 schools in nine states, serving more than 60,000 students K-12. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the...

Salary listed on 148 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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