Special Education Paraprofessional at East Arbor Charter Academy (Part-Time)

Nhaschools; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay above market scales

Best-in-class curriculum and resources

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Nhaschools is seeking a part-time Special Education Paraprofessional for East Arbor Charter Academy in Ypsilanti, MI. The position involves assessing student abilities and providing instructional support in line with their IEPs.

Applicants should possess the required qualifications to meet state Title 1 standards, and experience with behavior management is preferred. Join us to help foster an engaging and safe learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• 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.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction for unique student needs.
• Attend professional development and IEP meetings.
• Assist with compliance documentation.

Skills

Ability to defuse situations

Support for individuals with disabilities

Technical systems understanding

Education

State requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional (Part-Time) at East Arbor Charter Academy

Job Description

This position is part-time, 30 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Ypsilanti, MI, East Arbor Charter Academy opened in 2012 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At East Arbor, you can connect purpose with passion.

To learn more about East Arbor Charter Academyclick here .

Why ChooseEast Arbor Charter Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales
• Academically outperforms local districts.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Fosters a culture of community and family involvement.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64426
• Job Category Instructional Paras
• Posting Date 05/22/2026, 05:45 PM
• Job Schedule Part time