Special Education Paraprofessional: IEP & Behavioral Support

National Heritage Academies; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway School of Discovery, located in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Title I paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under IEP/504 plans. The role involves one-to-one or small-group instructional and behavioral assistance and collaboration with the special education team.

The school emphasizes whole-student education, professional development, and a safe learning environment, with a focus on supporting teachers and students to achieve academic and social goals.

Qualifications

• 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-behavior plan, as directed by the special education team.
• 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 the special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Disability support

Tech systems aptitude

Job description

Pathway School of Discovery, located in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Title I paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under IEP/504 plans. The role involves one-to-one or small-group instructional and behavioral assistance and collaboration with the special education team.

The school emphasizes whole-student education, professional development, and a safe learning environment, with a focus on supporting teachers and students to achieve academic and social goals.