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. To learn more about Ridge Park Charter Academy click here. 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: 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. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.