Special Education Paraprofessional at Wake Forest Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Wake Forest, NC

47d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Located in Wake Forest, NC, Wake Forest Charter Academy opened in 2014 and serves students K-8. At Wake Forest, you can connect passion with purpose. Wake Forest Charter Academy was awarded the North Carolina Academic Growth Award 2021-22 by NC DPI and placed 2nd in the Raleigh News and Observer for NC Best Charter Schools 2022. The school is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and offers competitive benefits at affordable rates, leadership support, world-class professional development and instructional materials, and a safe learning environment.

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.