Special Education Paraprofessional at Pinnacle Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Pinnacle Academy, located in Euclid, OH, opened in 2004 and serves students K-8. At Pinnacle, you can connect passion with purpose. The role involves assessing student abilities and providing instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups. The position requires a commitment to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially, and implementing curriculum and instruction designed to meet the unique needs of each student. Attendance at professional development, specialized trainings, and IEP meetings is also required, along with assisting with compliance documentation.

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, 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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Supportive school culture with experienced staff.
• Ongoing mentorship, training, and coaching for teachers.
• Clear sense of purpose with focus on positive student behavior.
• Recognition for teaching excellence and leadership.
• Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.
• High academic achievement, outperforming local districts and ranking top 10 in Ohio.

What This Job Offers

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