Special Education Paraprofessional at Sky Ranch Academy

National Heritage Academies•Watkins, CO

83d•Onsite

About The Position

Sky Ranch Academy, located in Watkins, Colorado, opened in the fall of 2023 and serves students K-10. This role offers the opportunity to connect passion with purpose in a small school environment with significant support. Sky Ranch Academy provides access to top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources, fostering a positive culture with strong parental involvement. The academy emphasizes personalized development, coaching, and class-leading safety measures, ensuring staff understand their purpose and receive support to achieve their goals.

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.