Special Education Paraprofessional At Fortis Academy 2026-27 School Year

NHA
Ypsilanti, MI

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

 

School Information:

Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis, you can connect passion with purpose.


To learn more about Fortis Academy click here.

Why Choose Fortis Academy:

  • Starting pay above market scales.

  • Academically outperforms the local districts for the past 14 years.

  • Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

  • Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.

  • Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.

  • Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

  • Supported by an experienced leadership team.

  • Competitive benefits at affordable rates.


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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