Special Education Paraprofessional at Queen's Grant Community School

National Heritage Academies; Mint Hill (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies in Mint Hill, NC is seeking a Title I paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in accordance with IEP/504 plans. The role involves 1:1 or small-group assistance to help students academically, behaviourally, and socially.

You will collaborate with the special education team, participate in trainings and IEP meetings, ensure compliance, and contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment for K-8 students.

Qualifications

• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behaviour modifications, preferred.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioural assistance per IEP/504 plans.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement curriculum and instruction tailored to needs arising from disability (resource room, inclusion, pullout).
• Attend professional development, trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents.
• Assist with required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Experience with disabilities

Technical systems navigation

Education

Title I paraprofessional state requirements

Job description

Job Description

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 behavioural 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, specialised 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 behaviour modifications, preferred.


• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.