Special Education Paraprofessional at North Dayton School of Discovery

National Heritage Academies; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market pay

Dean support model

Safe learning environment with cameras

Strong leadership team

Job summary

North Dayton School of Discovery in Dayton, OH is seeking a Title 1 paraprofessional to support students with IEP/504 plans. You will assist with instructional and behavioral support, collaborating with the special education team to implement tailored strategies.

The role emphasizes a whole-child approach, de-escalation skills, and navigating classroom systems. The school provides strong leadership and safety measures, with parental involvement and a commitment to equity.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their IEP and/or 504 plan.
• 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.

Skills

De-escalation

Disability support experience

Tech aptitude

Job description

School Information

Located in Dayton, OH, North Dayton School of Discovery opened in 2002 and serves students K-8. At North Dayton, you can connect passion with purpose.

Job Description

Located in Dayton, OH, North Dayton School of Discovery opened in 2002 and serves students K-8. At North Dayton, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about North Dayton School of Discovery click here .

Why Choose North Dayton School of Discovery

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Experienced leadership team.
• Outperforming local districts on state tests.
• High level of support for all staff.
• Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.
• High parent involvement.
• Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Dean support model.

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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.