Special Education Paraprofessional at Phoenix Academy

National Heritage Academies • High Point, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Academy is a K–12 school in High Point, North Carolina. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides instructional and behavioral support to students based on their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team. Support may be provided one-to-one or in small groups. The role implements specially designed curriculum and instruction to address students’ individual needs related to their disabilities, including resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services. The paraprofessional also participates in professional development, specialized training, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents, and assists with required compliance documentation. Phoenix Academy highlights a safe learning environment, opportunities to work across grade levels, professional development, and internal leadership development opportunities.

Requirements

• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with each student’s IEP and/or 504 behavior plan, as directed by the special education team.
• Provide student support one-to-one or in small groups.
• Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement curriculum and instruction designed to meet students’ individual needs resulting from their disabilities, including resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with required compliance documentation.

Benefits

• New employee and beginning teacher professional development.
• Dean coaching.
• Mentor/mentee support for beginning teachers and new employees.
• NHA Dean Prep program for employees interested in exploring leadership.
• Opportunities to grow with children and gain exposure to different grade levels and experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed