National Heritage Academies·Summit Township, Michigan
The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support to students based on their IEP or 504 plans. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance documentation and participating in professional development and IEP meetings.
Located in Jackson, MI, Paragon Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paragon, you can connect passion with purpose.
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Academically outperformed the local districts for the past 14 years. Supported by an experienced leadership team. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students. Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students. Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.
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.
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.
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Candidates must meet state requirements for a Title 1 paraprofessional. Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities or behavior modification is preferred.
Market context
In Michigan, teaching assistant openings often reflect steady demand in Title I and other school support settings, especially for candidates who can help with core subjects and classroom routines. These roles can be competitive because schools often prefer applicants with prior school or child-focused experience and strong fit for paraprofessional requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Title I eligibility and highlight any school-based experience in your application.