Special Education Paraprofessional at Apex Academy

National Heritage Academies
  • Cleveland, OH
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    School Information:

    Located in Cleveland, OH, Apex Academy opened in 2004 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At Apex, you can connect passion with purpose.

    To learn more about Apex Academy click here.

    Why Choose Apex Academy:

    • Starting pay above market scales.

    • Experienced leadership team.

    • Outperforming local districts on state tests.

    • High level of support for all staff.

    • Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.

    • High parent involvement.

    • Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

    • Dean support model.

    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.

    Please click here to find out more about our core values.

    National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

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    LocationCleveland, OH

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