Special Education Paraprofessional at Advantage Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Baker, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Advantage Charter Academy, located in Baker, LA, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to join their team. Opened in 2014, the school serves over 600 K-8 students and is recognized as a B-rated school, the top school in Baker. The academy fosters a vibrant school culture, offers personalized coaching, leadership opportunities, and continuous professional development. They are committed to educating the whole student and implementing result-driven curriculum to meet the unique needs of each student.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Personalized coaching support tailored for individual growth.
• Abundance of leadership opportunities for students and staff alike.
• Continuous professional development opportunities both within and outside the school premises.

What This Job Offers

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