Special Education Paraprofessional at Mountain View Academy

Nhaschools; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain View Academy in Colorado Springs is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional who will provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students with disabilities. The role involves implementing tailored educational plans and attending meetings with parents and special education staff. The position offers a supportive working environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K retirement savings

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Qualifications

• Meets state requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Preferred experience supporting individuals with disabilities and behavior modifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance.
• Implement result-driven curriculum to meet students' unique needs.
• Attend IEP meetings with special education team and parents.

Skills

Ability to defuse situations

Experience with disabilities

Understanding technical systems

Education

Title 1 paraprofessional requirements

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional at Mountain View Academy (21 hours/week)

Job Description

Special Education Paraprofessional (11 hours per week) and Recess Aide (10 hours per week)

School Information:

Located in Colorado Springs, CO, Mountain View Academy opened in 2020 and serves students K-8. At Mountain View, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Mountain View Academy click here .

Why Choose Mountain View Academy:

Academically outperforms the local districts.

Personalized development and support through mentor teachers and dean model.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

A culture that values support, transparency, respect, and recognition.

High parent and community involvement.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

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.

$ 17.50 to $ 19.50 will be the pay range and is commensurate with experience, education, and market as defined by NHA. The pay range listed is just one component of NHA's total compensation package. NHA provides excellent benefits for benefit eligible positions; to include medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental accident, and critical illness, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and disability, retirement savings (401K), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

Job Info

• Job Identification 60569
• Job Category Instructional Paras
• Posting Date 05/22/2025, 03:15 PM
• Job Schedule Part time