Special Education Paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and ongoing professional de

Job summary

Windemere Park Charter Academy in Lansing, MI seeks a Title I paraprofessional to support students with IEPs and 504 plans, in 1:1 or small-group settings. You’ll work under the special education team to promote academic, social, and behavioral growth.

You will participate in professional development, attend IEP meetings, and assist with compliance documentation, contributing to a safe, supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities or behavior modification preferred.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation; navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance per IEP/504 plans.
• Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement curriculum and instruction tailored to each student’s needs arising from disabilities; include resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services.
• Attend professional development, trainings, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents.
• Assist with compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Disability support

Tech system navigation

Education

Title I paraprofessional certification

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.