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Special Education Paraprofessional at Paramount Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies·Kalamazoo, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students based on their Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans. Support students through 1:1 or small group settings while implementing result-driven curriculum and attending professional development.

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information

Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Paramount Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paramount, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Paramount Charter Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/paramount-charter-academy/en].

Why Choose Paramount Charter Academy

High parental satisfaction.

Utilizes the Dean support model.

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/support-staff-requirements] 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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

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.

  • professional certificate
  • Compliance Documentation
  • Behavioral Support
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Special Education
  • IEP Implementation
  • Instructional Assistance
  • Technical Systems Navigation
  • 504 Plan Support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
NH

Hiring organization

National Heritage Academies

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with over 100 schools in nine states, serving more than 60,000 students K-12. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the...

Salary listed on 144 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Michigan paraprofessional roles stay consistently needed

In Michigan, special education paraprofessional roles are typically in steady demand because schools need support staff who can assist students with disabilities and behavior needs. This role is competitive when candidates already meet Title I paraprofessional requirements and can calmly defuse escalating situations; experience with disabilities or behavior modification can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then confirm your Title I eligibility and highlight any relevant student-support experience in your application.

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