Special Education Paraprofessional at Research Triangle Charter Academy
National Heritage Academies
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Quick overview
The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support to students in accordance with their IEPs or 504 plans. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance documentation and attending professional development and IEP meetings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet state requirements for a Title 1 paraprofessional. Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities or behavior modifications is preferred.
Job description
School Information
Located in Durham, NC, Research Triangle Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. At Research Triangle, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Research Triangle Charter Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/research-triangle-charter-academy/en/].
Why Choose Research Triangle Charter Academy
- Effective leadership driving successful outcomes.
- Competitive pay above market and benefits.
- Research Triangle Charter Academy has exceeded growth expectations on the state test.
- Opportunities for growth and personal development.
- Strong parental involvement.
- Layers of support through Dean model.
- Commitment to providing a safe learning environment for students to thrive.
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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/support-staff-requirements] 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.
Please click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Professional development
