Special Education Paraprofessional at Emerson Academy of Dayton 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies•Dayton, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Emerson Academy of Dayton, located in Dayton, OH, opened in 2005 and serves 675+ K-8 students every year. At Emerson, you can connect purpose with passion. The school offers 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 with external and internal cameras, 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, 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.