School Information: Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Merit Charter Academy opened in 2003 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Merit, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about Detroit Merit Charter Academy click here. Why Choose Detroit Merit Charter Academy: • Starting pay above market scales. • Competitive benefits at affordable rates. • Supported by an experienced leadership team. • Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. • Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras. • We make all decisions based on three core values: high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community. • Personalized development and coaching opportunities. • Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS). • One of Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. 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. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.