Special Education Paraprofessional at Foundations Academy
About The Position
Foundations Academy is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in grades K–8. The role provides instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team. Support may be provided one-to-one or in small groups. The paraprofessional helps deliver instruction designed to address the individual needs of students with disabilities, including resource room, inclusion, and pullout services. The role also supports students’ academic, moral, and social development and contributes to required compliance documentation. The position includes participation in professional development, specialized training, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required. Foundations Academy is located in Brighton, Colorado, opened in 2010, and serves students in grades K–8. The school describes its environment as focused on academic performance, personalized teacher support and coaching, mentorship, safety, and collegial collaboration. The hourly pay range is $18.75–$19.25, commensurate with experience, education, and market.
Requirements
- 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 in accordance with each student’s IEP and/or 504 behavior plan, as directed by the special education team.
- Provide support one-to-one or in small groups.
- Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
- Implement curriculum and instruction designed to meet the unique needs of students resulting from their disabilities, including 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 required compliance documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Supplemental accident and critical illness coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Retirement savings (401K)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
