Special Education Paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy
National Heritage Academies•Lansing, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Windemere Park Charter Academy, located in Lansing, MI, serves students K-8. The academy offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, access to top-tier resources, personalized development, and dedicated support for all staff. They maintain a safe learning environment and have demonstrated academic excellence for over 13 years. New staff receive mentorship and ongoing professional development tailored to the NHA/WPCA approach.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay exceeding market standards.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered.
- Access to top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources.
- Personalized development and coaching provided.
- Dedicated support for all staff members.
- Mentorship for new staff regardless of role.
- Bi-weekly new teacher cohort sessions.
- Weekly grade level meetings.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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