Special Education Paraprofessional at Matthews Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Matthews, NC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Matthews Charter Academy, located in Matthews, NC, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to join their team. This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Matthews Charter Academy, which opened in 2016, serves students in grades K-8 and is part of National Heritage Academies (NHA). NHA is recognized for its employee engagement, academic growth, and outperforming local districts. The academy offers competitive benefits, strong leadership support, world-class professional development, and a safe learning environment with supportive colleagues.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed