Special Education Paraprofessional at Summerfield Charter Academy

NHA PLLC · Summerfield, United States

Job Title

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information

Located in Summerfield, NC, Summerfield Charter Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-8. At Summerfield, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Summerfield Charter Academy

• Experienced leadership team with a principal that has been at the school for all 11 years.
• Named a North Carolina A school exceeding expected academic growth.
• Ranked as a top Elementary School by US News and World Reports.
• Ranked by Niche as the 8th Best Public Elementary School in North Carolina, and best in Guilford County .
• Ranked by Niche as the 7th Best Public Middle School in North Carolina, and best in Guilford County .

Duties and 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.

Qualifications

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. Click here for the state requirements.

• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.