Special Education Paraprofessional at Mountain View Academy (2026-27 School Year)

National Heritage Academies•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Academy, located in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 School Year. Opened in 2020, the school serves students K-8 and offers a supportive environment with a focus on personalized development, a best-in-class curriculum, and strong community involvement. The academy prides itself on academic performance that outperforms local districts and fosters a culture of support, transparency, respect, and recognition.

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, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance 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.