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Special Education Paraprofessional at Taylor Exemplar Academy

National Heritage Academies·Taylor, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 hours ago
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About the role

The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support to students based on their IEP or 504 plans, working in 1:1 or small group settings. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance documentation and attending professional development and IEP meetings.

Located in Taylor, MI, Taylor Exemplar Academy opened in 2006 and serves students Young 5-8. At Taylor Exemplar, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Taylor Exemplar click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/taylor-exemplar-academy/en].

Why Choose Taylor Exemplar

Winner of the Employee Engagement Award based on employee satisfaction at Taylor Exemplar Academy

Winner of the School Safety Award

Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years.

Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Competitive benefits.

Starting pay above market.

Implementation of a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Utilizes the Dean leadership model to ensure more support for staff.

World class professional development and instructional materials.

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
  • Documentation
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Special education
  • Student assessment
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Instructional assistance
  • IEP compliance
  • 504 plan implementation
  • Behavioral assistance
  • Technical systems navigation

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Taylor, Michigan
Posted
Aug 20, 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 143 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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