National Heritage Academies·Pontiac, Michigan
The paraprofessional will assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral support in accordance with IEPs and 504 plans. They are also responsible for implementing curriculum and assisting with required compliance documentation.
Located in Pontiac, MI, Walton Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At Walton Charter, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Walton Charter Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/walton-charter-academy/en/].
Starting pay above market scales.
Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
High level of support for all staff.
Strong, dynamic parent volunteer group.
Outperform local districts consistently on state assessments.
Ensure a safe learning environment.
Winner of the Michigan Building Hope Award for achievement and work with multi-lingual students.
Awarded Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Candidates must meet state requirements for a Title 1 paraprofessional and possess the ability to defuse behavioral situations. Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities or behavior modifications 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.