Special Education Paraprofessional at Windemere Park Charter Academy

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.

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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.

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• 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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.