Special Education Paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and professional develop.

Equal-opportunity employer

Job summary

Windemere Park Charter Academy, part of National Heritage Academies, seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with disabilities and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment. The role involves 1:1 or small-group support, IEP alignment, and collaboration with the special education team.

Responsibilities include instructional assistance, behavior support, and participation in professional development and IEP meetings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their IEP and/or 504 plans.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement curriculum and instruction designed to meet the unique needs of each student with disabilities (resource room, inclusion, or pullout services).
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Tech-savvy

Disability support

IEP familiarity

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.

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.