Special Education Paraprofessional at Alliance Academy of Cincinnati

National Heritage Academies • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Academy of Cincinnati, located in Cincinnati, OH, opened in 2004 and serves over 350 K-8 students annually. This full-time position involves providing instructional and behavioral assistance to students with special needs, supporting them in accordance with their individual education plans (IEPs) and/or 504-behavior plans. The role requires a commitment to educating the whole student and implementing specialized curriculum and instruction. The paraprofessional will work closely with the special education team, attend professional development and IEP meetings, and assist with compliance documentation.

Requirements

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications.

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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Experienced leadership team.
• High level of support for all staff.
• Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.
• High parent involvement.
• Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Dean support model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed