Special Education Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ridge Park Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students from Young5-8. This role involves assisting students with their individual education plans (IEP) and/or 504-behavior plans, providing both instructional and behavioral support. The position emphasizes educating the whole student and implementing specialized curriculum to meet unique student needs. The paraprofessional will work with the special education team, attend IEP meetings, and assist with compliance documentation. Ridge Park Charter Academy is part of National Heritage Academies, an organization committed to providing a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment.

Requirements

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications.

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.