Special Education Paraprofessional at Foundations Academy

National Heritage Academies•Brighton, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Foundations Academy, located in Brighton, CO, serves students K-8. The school opened in 2010 and offers a unique opportunity to connect passion with purpose. Foundations Academy is known for its academic excellence, outperforming local district schools and achieving the highest academic performance rank for state assessments. The school provides a personalized approach to teacher support and instructional coaching, along with one-on-one support from mentors and deans to ensure student success. A safe learning environment is maintained through advanced security systems and regular safety drills. The school also boasts high employee engagement, with top scores in purpose, communication, safety, and management, and fosters a collaborative environment among colleagues dedicated to serving students.

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.