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

National Heritage Academies•Muskegon Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Timberland Charter Academy, located in Muskegon, MI, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. This position is scheduled for 30 hours per week. Timberland Charter Academy, opened in 1998, serves students from Young 5 to 8th grade and offers a supportive environment where employees can connect passion with purpose. The academy provides a competitive compensation package, comprehensive student support, top-tier curriculum and resources, tailored professional development, a secure learning environment, and a supportive 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.