Special Education Intern

National Heritage Academies

5d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in an internship that provides a unique perspective to the education field? Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) this summer as a Special Education Intern! This is a paid in-person internship in our Grand Rapids Service Center office. The duration of the internship is mid-May through early August. Internships are for those enrolled in a college/university program or a recent graduate. For candidates that don’t meet this criteria, please explore our other open positions here . About Us: NHA is a charter school management company that operates 100+ schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of transforming lives by working together to help students build the knowledge, character, and skills they need to succeed. Our goal is for each student to grow as part of a caring community that encourages them to thrive in college, their careers, and in life. In this role, you will work at our Service Center located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. Our awesome team members are brag-worthy and work with a diverse group of departments to provide top-level support to our schools. We would like to add you to our NHAmazing team! Sound good to you? Keep reading! In This Role: The Special Education team is a fun team to be a part of. You will learn a lot and truly make a difference for our students with disabilities. Our summers are busy and full of excitement as we prepare for the next school year!

Requirements

Must have solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must have adequate organization skills to manage workload.
Must be able to balance multiple tasks and assignments.

Responsibilities

Summer Professional Development (PD) Support – Assist in planning, organizing, and preparing materials such as slide decks, participant guides, and facilitator resources to support high-quality professional development for leaders and school teams during summer sessions and ongoing trainings.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Coordination – Manage logistics for school-based CPI trainings, including scheduling, communication with trainers and participants, and tracking completion to ensure all schools meet required safety and compliance standards.
Account and Data Management – Create, update, and maintain Special Education staff accounts and related data systems to ensure accurate access, organization, and compliance across all platforms.