Special Education Paraprofessional at North Dayton School of Discovery 2026-27 School Year
About The Position
This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, for the 2026-27 school year at North Dayton School of Discovery, located in Dayton, OH. North Dayton School of Discovery, opened in 2002, serves students K-8. The school offers a supportive environment where staff can connect passion with purpose, with starting pay above market scales, an experienced leadership team, outperforming local districts on state tests, a high level of support for all staff, a safe learning environment, high parent involvement, behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS), and a Dean support model.
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.
Benefits
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Experienced leadership team.
- High level of support for all staff.
- Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.
- High parent involvement.
- Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
- Dean support model.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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