Special Education Paraprofessional at Matthews Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Matthews, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. School Information: Located in Matthews, NC, Matthews Charter Academy open in 2016 and serves students K-8. At Matthews, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Matthews Charter Academy click here . Why Choose Matthews Charter Academy: NHA top rated team for employee engagement surveys/feedback. Met growth in State EOGs. Academically outperforms the local districts. Competitive benefits at affordable rates. Leadership support. World class professional development and instructional materials. Safe learning environment. Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve student

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.