Special Education Paraprofessional at Apex Academy

National Heritage Academies•East Cleveland, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Academy, located in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to join their team. Since opening in 2004, Apex Academy serves over 475 K-8 students annually. The school offers a supportive environment with experienced leadership, outperforming local districts on state tests, and a high level of support for all staff. They prioritize a safe learning environment, high parent involvement, and provide behavioral support for teachers and students through their ABSS program and 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.