Special Education Paraprofessional at Summerfield Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Summerfield, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Summerfield Charter Academy, located in Summerfield, NC, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in grades K-8. This is a full-time position with 35 hours per week. The academy is recognized for its academic excellence, having been named a North Carolina A school and ranked highly by US News and World Reports and Niche for its elementary and middle school programs. At Summerfield, the focus is on connecting passion with purpose, educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed