National Heritage Academies·Livonia, Michigan
Provide instructional and behavioral support to students based on their Individual Education Plans (IEP) or 504 plans. Implement specialized curriculum and assist with required compliance documentation for the special education team.
Located in Livonia, MI, Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. At Grand River, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Grand River Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/grand-river-academy/en/].
Supported by an experienced leadership team.
Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
Strong parent partnership and family engagement.
Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.
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.
Please click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Candidates must meet state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessionals and possess the ability to defuse escalating situations. Previous experience 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.