Special Education Paraprofessional at Queen's Grant Community School

National Heritage Academies; Mint Hill (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

National Heritage Academies seeks a Title I paraprofessional for Queen’s Grant Community School in Mint Hill, NC. You'll support students with IEP/504 plans, provide instructional and behavioral assistance, and help create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes academic and personal growth.

This 35-hour-per-week role includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus, ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to a safe, high-engagement learning community.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modification is preferred.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral support for students per IEP/504 plans, 1:1 or small group.
• Commit to educating the whole student—academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities, including resource room and pullout services.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents.
• Assist with required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

IEP/504 support

Technical systems

Education

State requirements for Title 1 paraprofessional

Job description

Job Description

This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus! This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Located in Mint Hill, NC, Queen’s Grant Community School opened in 2002 and serves students K-8. At Queen's Grant, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Queen's Grant Community School click here.

Why Choose Queen's Grant Community School:

• Home of multiple Teacher of Excellence and Dean of Excellence Finalists and Winners.
• Attrition rate of 1%.
• Established and fully enrolled community school with a waitlist of 500+ families.
• Top Rated in NHA on employee engagement surveys for Manager, Purpose, Learning and Safety.
• Safe learning environment with locked classroom doors, Raptor secure check-in system, and cameras on the building's exterior and within classrooms and hallways.
• Strong and experienced leadership team.

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.