National Heritage Academies·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provide instructional and behavioral support to K-12 students based on their Individual Education Plans (IEP) or 504 plans. Assist the special education team with compliance documentation and attend professional development and IEP meetings.
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Work comfortably from home. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Diverse global staff and student body create a rich learning environment. Ensures a safe learning environment. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. Convenient meetings during school hours minimize after-hours commitments. Systems in place to support student well-being and family engagement. Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
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. NHA is only registered for state employment purposes in the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Candidates must meet state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessionals and possess the ability to defuse escalating situations. Previous experience with disabilities or behavior modification and technical aptitude are 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.