Special Education Paraprofessional — Empower Students

National Heritage Academies; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market pay

Personalized coaching

Leadership support

Safe environment

Career development

Team collaboration

Curriculum tools access

Moral focus curriculum

Job summary

North Saginaw Charter Academy in Saginaw, MI, serves students from K to 8 and emphasizes connecting passion with purpose. The school offers supportive leadership and a safe learning environment with strong professional development opportunities.

Starting pay is above market scales, with tailored development and coaching for personal growth. A collaborative team culture underpins instructional tools and a moral focus curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities or behavior plans is preferred.
• Able to navigate school systems and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral support per IEP/504 plan.
• Commit to educating the whole student academically and behaviorally.
• Implement curriculum and instruction tailored to each student's needs.
• Attend professional development, trainings and IEP meetings with the team and parents.
• Assist with required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

IEP support

Behavior support

Education

Title 1 paraprofessional eligibility

Job description

North Saginaw Charter Academy in Saginaw, MI, serves students from K to 8 and emphasizes connecting passion with purpose. The school offers supportive leadership and a safe learning environment with strong professional development opportunities.

Starting pay is above market scales, with tailored development and coaching for personal growth. A collaborative team culture underpins instructional tools and a moral focus curriculum.