Special Education Paraprofessional at Apex Academy

National Heritage Academies • Cleveland, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Apex Academy, located in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support K-8 students. The academy, established in 2004, serves over 475 students annually and offers a supportive environment with experienced leadership, competitive pay, and a focus on academic, moral, and social development. Apex Academy aims to provide specialized instruction and behavioral assistance to students with disabilities, ensuring they receive tailored support through resource rooms, inclusion, or pullout services.

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 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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• High level of support for all staff.
• Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Dean support model.

What This Job Offers

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