Special Education Paraprofessional at Stambaugh Charter Academy
About The Position
Stambaugh Charter Academy, located in Youngstown, Ohio, serves students in grades K–8. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides instructional and behavioral assistance to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team. Support may be delivered one-to-one or in small groups. The role contributes to students’ academic, moral, and social development and supports instruction designed to meet the individual needs arising from each student’s disability, including resource room, inclusion, and pullout services. The paraprofessional also participates in professional development, specialized training, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required, and assists with compliance documentation. Stambaugh highlights above-market starting pay, an experienced leadership team, strong staff support, a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras, high parent involvement, behavioral support for teachers and students through ABSS, and a dean support model.
Requirements
- Meet state requirements for a Title 1 paraprofessional.
- Have the ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
- Have an aptitude for understanding and navigating 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 according to students’ IEPs and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team.
- Provide support one-to-one or in small groups.
- Support students’ academic, moral, and social development.
- Implement curriculum and instruction designed to meet individual disability-related needs, 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
- Starting pay above market scales.
- High level of support for all staff.
- Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
- Dean support model.
- Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.
- High parent involvement.
- Experienced leadership team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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