Special Education Paraprofessional: Impactful Student Support

National Heritage Academies; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Sky Ranch Academy in Watkins, Colorado, seeks a Title I paraprofessional to support students with IEP/504 plans, providing 1:1 or small-group instructional and behavioral assistance as directed by the special education team.

You will implement targeted curriculum for diverse needs, participate in professional development and IEP meetings, and assist with required compliance documentation to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• 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 special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Disability support

Tech systems aptitude

Education

State requirements for Title I paraprofessional

Job description

Sky Ranch Academy in Watkins, Colorado, seeks a Title I paraprofessional to support students with IEP/504 plans, providing 1:1 or small-group instructional and behavioral assistance as directed by the special education team.

You will implement targeted curriculum for diverse needs, participate in professional development and IEP meetings, and assist with required compliance documentation to support student progress.