Special Education Paraprofessional at Timberland Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies•Muskegon, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is scheduled for 30 hours per week. Timberland Charter Academy, located in Muskegon, MI, opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Timberland, you can connect passion with purpose. The academy offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, comprehensive social and behavioral student support, top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources, tailored professional development and coaching, a secure learning environment, and a supportive and consistent administrative team.

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.