Special Education Paraprofessional at Grand River Academy (2026-27 School Year)

National Heritage Academies•Livonia, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand River Academy, located in Livonia, MI, opened in 2014 and serves students from Young 5-8. The academy is supported by an experienced leadership team and offers access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. They set rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students, provide personalized development and coaching opportunities, and foster strong parent partnerships and family engagement in a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning.

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.