About this role
Special Education Paraprofessional at Ridge Park Charter Academy
School Information:
Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Ridge Park Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose.
Why Choose Ridge Park Charter Academy:
- Diverse student body from 50+ countries.
- Competitive starting pay.
- Best in class curriculum, instructional tools and resources.
- Consistent outperformance on M-STEP.
- Outperforming the District for 14 Years.
- Experienced and supportive leadership.
- Multiple Eagle Awards for Achievement, Satisfaction, and Safety.
- Safe learning 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.
Qualifications
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Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
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Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
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Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
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Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Job Info
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Job Identification
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65842
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Job Category
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Instructional Paras
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Posting Date
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09/23/2026, 04:43 PM
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Job Schedule
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Full time
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Locations
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4120 Camelot Ridge Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, US