Special Education Paraprofessional and Recess Aide

Special Education Paraprofessional and Recess Aide at Detroit Merit Charter Academy

Detroit, MI, United States

Job Description

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.

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• Job Identification

• 66089

• Job Category

• Instructional Paras

• Posting Date

• 10/30/2026, 08:33 AM

• Job Schedule

• Full time

• Locations

• 1091 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI, 48215, US

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