Special Education Paraprofessional

High Point Academy•Aurora District, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

High Point Academy's Special Education Paraprofessional is inspired to support students to contribute to a better world. This position will focus on support for elementary and middle school students with disabilities. At High Point Academy, we understand that powerful learning only happens with strong relationships between students, staff, and families. Our mission is to provide a strong foundation of academic excellence in partnership with family and community in which everyone is challenged to achieve his/her highest potential academically, socially, and personally. High Point Academy is a public charter school serving students in preschool through 8th grade. Located in Aurora, CO, just north of Green Valley Ranch, HPA serves an ethnically diverse student population which includes 27% linguistically diverse students and 60% of our students qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch. HPA is an award-winning wellness school whose curriculum and classes promote healthy lifestyle choices. We are passionate about building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. High Point believes the role of every member of the community is to ensure our students are known, cared for, and celebrated. That every member of the community respects each other's race, gender, ethnicity, and all other differences we experience today. High Point Academy is committed to each child's growth and success, and we know that creating an accessible, safe, and supportive environment are integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, ages, and backgrounds. Summary: All employees of High Point Academy work together to achieve HPA's mission. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, we seek staff who are collaborative with colleagues, empathetic in their relationships with students and families, and willing to work above and beyond their job description to ensure success for students. HPA teachers possess a school-wide focus and can see beyond their classroom to create a unified HPA community. As a representative of the school, the Special Education Paraprofessional must present a professional, courteous, and friendly attitude when interacting with students, parents, staff, and the public. This position requires the Special Education Paraprofessional to remain calm and poised in stressful situations and work toward solutions and possibilities. TheSpecial Education Paraprofessional maintains confidentiality and uses discretion in all aspects of communication. The Special Education Paraprofessional strives to enhance the programs and experience for all staff and students at High Point Academy. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional to support diverse learners in achieving academic success. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting students who need positive reinforcement, extra opportunities to learn, and enjoys working on a team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
Experience working with children or students in an educational setting
Strong command of the English language (spoken and written)
Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students
Ability to provide small group instruction to students
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting students with disabilities
Experience supporting students who have diverse behavioral and communication needs

Responsibilities

Support students with IEPs in small groups and one-on-one settings
Assist lead teachers in planning and delivering intervention focused instructional activities
Provide scaffolding and academic support across subject areas
Provide interventions as outlined in IEP and Behavior Intervention Plans
Help monitor student progress and maintain accurate records
Foster an inclusive and encouraging learning environment
Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and families to support student needs
Assist with classroom management and preparation of materials
Support school-wide activities and contribute to a positive school culture