Special Education Paraprofessional at Johnston Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Clayton, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. School Information: Located in Clayton, NC, Johnston Charter Academy opened in 2017 and serves students K-8. At Johnston Charter, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Johnston Charter Academy click here . Why Choose Johnston Charter Academy: Outperforms the district year after year. Positive community culture. You want to be a part of building something great Leadership that coaches with depth. Strong Dean team who understands instruction and have all worked in a classroom. Safe learning environment. Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

Requirements

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. Click here for the state requirements.
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 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.