Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Gary, IN

97d • Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessional (35 hours per week)
School Information:
Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Aspire Academy click here.
Why Choose Aspire Academy:
Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

Requirements

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Click here for the state requirements.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees