Special Education Paraprofessional at Phoenix Academy
About The Position
Phoenix Academy, located in High Point, North Carolina, serves students in grades K–12. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides instructional and behavioral assistance to students according to their 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 contributes to educating the whole student—academically, morally, and socially—and helps deliver instruction designed to address the individual needs arising from each student's disability, including resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services. The position includes participating in professional development, specialized training, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required, as well as assisting with compliance documentation. Phoenix Academy describes a secure learning environment, opportunities to work across grade levels, internal promotion opportunities, leadership preparation, and professional development and mentoring for new employees and beginning teachers.
Requirements
- Meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
- Be able to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
- Have the 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 in accordance with students’ IEPs and/or 504 behavior plans, as directed by the special education team.
- Provide student support one-to-one or in small groups.
- Help educate the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
- Implement curriculum and instruction designed to meet students’ disability-related needs, 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
- Opportunities to grow with students across grade levels in a K–12 building.
- Safe learning environment with entrance fobs, CPI crisis training, glass films, panic buttons, safety drills, Say Something, a school-wide behavior recognition program, and a safety team.
- Promotes from within whenever possible.
- NHA Dean Prep program for employees interested in exploring leadership.
- Professional development for new employees and beginning teachers, Dean coaching, and a Mentor/Mentee program for beginning teachers and new employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
