Special Education Paraprofessional at Matthews Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Leadership support

World class professional development

Job summary

Matthews Charter Academy, operated by National Heritage Academies, is seeking a Title I paraprofessional to support students K-8 in Matthews, NC. The role is scheduled for 35 hours per week and involves instructional and behavioral assistance aligned with IEP/504 plans.

Responsibilities include 1:1 or small group support, participation in professional development, and collaboration with the special education team and parents to ensure compliance and student progress.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for a Title I paraprofessional.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance per IEP/504 as directed by special education team.
• Support 1:1 or in small groups.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with families as required.
• Assist with compliance documentation.

Skills

Conflict de-escalation

Disability support

IEP/504 knowledge

Systems navigation

Education

Title I paraprofessional qualification

Job description

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Located in Matthews, NC, Matthews Charter Academy open in 2016 and serves students K-8. At Matthews, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Matthews Charter Academy:

• NHA top rated team for employee engagement surveys/feedback.


• Met growth in State EOGs.


• Academically outperforms the local districts.


• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.


• Leadership support.


• World class professional development and instructional materials.


• Safe learning environment.


• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve student

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.

• 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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.