Special Education Paraprofessional at Matthews Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year
About The Position
This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week and is located in Matthews, NC. Matthews Charter Academy, which opened in 2016, serves students in grades K-8. The academy offers a supportive environment with opportunities to connect passion with purpose. NHA is a top-rated team for employee engagement, and Matthews Charter Academy academically outperforms local districts, showing growth in State EOGs. The school provides competitive benefits at affordable rates, leadership support, world-class professional development, and a safe learning environment with enjoyable colleagues.
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 students 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
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates
- World class professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
