Special Education Paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy

Job Description School Information: Located in Lansing, MI, Windemere Park Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. At Windemere Park, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Windemere Park Charter Academy click here . Why Choose Windemere Park Charter Academy: 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.Maintains a safe learning environment.New staff receive mentorship regardless of role, with additional support such as bi-weekly new teacher cohort sessions, weekly grade level meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to understand the NHA/WPCA approach.Demonstrates academic excellence, outperforming local school districts by at least 15% for the past 13 years. Duties and 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. Qualifications: Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. Click here for the state requirements. Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.