Champion for Scholars: Special Education Paraprofessional

Achievement Prep; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Achievement Prep is seeking a Paraprofessional on the Scholar Support (Special Education) Team. You will work with the Lead Scholar Support Teacher to deliver individualized instruction aligned with each scholar’s IEP, supporting goals in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas.

You will collaborate with case managers and general education staff to monitor progress, provide accommodations, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working with learners in K-12 settings.
• Experience implementing IEPs and providing small-group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and small-group instruction for scholars with special education needs under the direction of the SPED case manager.
• Collaborate with scholars' case managers to assess progress and communicate with general education teachers.
• Provide accommodations/modifications to learners to access grade-level content per IEP.
• Record data for instructional programs and behavior supports.
• Support life skills and crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

2+ years of experience in K-12

IEP knowledge

Collaboration with case managers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Achievement Prep is seeking a Paraprofessional on the Scholar Support (Special Education) Team. You will work with the Lead Scholar Support Teacher to deliver individualized instruction aligned with each scholar’s IEP, supporting goals in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas.

You will collaborate with case managers and general education staff to monitor progress, provide accommodations, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom culture.