Special Education Paraprofessional at Queen's Grant Community School
About The Position
The Special Education Paraprofessional supports students at Queen’s Grant Community School, a K–8 school in Mint Hill, North Carolina. This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. The paraprofessional provides instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with students’ individual education plans (IEPs) and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team. Support may be provided one-to-one or in small groups. The role includes helping deliver curriculum and instruction designed to address the needs of students resulting from their disabilities, in settings such as resource rooms, inclusion, or pullout services. Queen’s Grant Community School opened in 2002. The posting describes it as an established, fully enrolled community school with a waitlist of more than 500 families, a 1% attrition rate, and a strong, experienced leadership team. It also highlights employee engagement survey ratings and school safety measures, including locked classroom doors, a Raptor secure check-in system, and cameras in the building’s exterior, classrooms, and hallways. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Requirements
- 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 in accordance with each student’s IEP and/or 504 behavior plan, as directed by the special education team.
- Provide support one-to-one or in small groups.
- Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
- Implement results-driven curriculum and instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students resulting from their disabilities, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
