Special Education Paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy

Nhaschools; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Windemere Park Charter Academy seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional in Lansing. This role involves providing instructional assistance in line with individual education plans, promoting a safe learning environment, and collaborating with special education teams. A full-time position offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Personalized development and coaching

Mentorship for new staff

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements as a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Preferred experience supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional support as per IEP.
• Implement curriculum tailored to meet unique needs of students.
• Attend IEP meetings and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Ability to defuse situations

Understanding of technical systems

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy

Lansing, MI, United States

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Lansing, MI, Windemere Park Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. At Windemere Park, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Windemere Park Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Windemere Park Charter Academy:

Competitive starting pay exceeding market standards.

Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Access to top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources.

Personalized development and coaching provided.

Dedicated support for all staff members.

Maintains a safe learning environment.

New staff receive mentorship regardless of role, with additional support such as bi-weekly new teacher cohort sessions, weekly grade level meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to understand the NHA/WPCA approach.

Demonstrates academic excellence, outperforming local school districts by at least 15% for the past 13 years.

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.

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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 60956
• Job Category Instructional Paras
• Posting Date 06/11/2025, 05:48 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3100 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI, 48917, US

3100 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI, 48917, US