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(MGLVA) Special Education Paraprofessional- Student's Home

Employer
K12 Inc.
Location
Ithaca - Student's Home, MI, United States
Salary
Competitive
Requisition Number 19-3686
Title (MGLVA) Special Education Paraprofessional- Student's Home
City Ithaca - Student's Home State MI

Description
[MGLVA] Special Education Paraprofessional Teacher in Ithaca, Michigan INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

The Paraprofessional works under the guidance of a MGLVA Michigan-certified teacher, assisting with instructional and administrative tasks, as well as student-specific care needs, based on the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) document. Job duties for the Paraprofessional include some or all of the following: Assisting teachers in live instruction; sending communication about attendance or other relevant class interactions; supporting evaluation of student performance in online systems; updating and maintaining the student MGLVA OLS (online school) account, and performing some clerical work. In addition, the paraprofessional will support student care needs in their Ithaca, MI home. Please only apply if you are able to commute to Ithaca every school day from 9-3pm.

The mission of MGLVA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
AS A Special Education Paraprofessional Teacher, YOU WILL ENJOY...
  • Assists with live instructional sessions;
  • Enters daily attendance for the student
  • Supports student-care and/or functional needs at home during school.
  • Helps collect and send present level information for special education teachers;
  • Helps the student navigate the daily OLS (online school) schedule and systems.
  • Communicates and collaborates with the special education case manager to support Student instruction.

    The paraprofessional will report to either Ithaca or Detroit and work with the student in their home every school day.
Get to know (MGLVA) !

  • Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
  • Behind the scenes
  • A Day in the life

Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent AND
  • Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education OR
  • Associate's degree OR
  • Pass a formal State or local academic assessment verifying mastery of rigorous quality standards

    This position is location in the student's home in Ithaca, Michigan. Hours are 9-3pm, M-F, school breaks and weekends off.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web proficiency.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities
  • High degree of reliability
  • Ability to travel to student residence
  • Possess a valid fingerprint clearance card
  • Ability to pass required background check

    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This position requires working with the student in their home.
WHO ARE WE?

  • About us
  • K12 Produces Results
  • Kudos and Honors
  • thinkTANK12

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .

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