Special Education Paraprofessional at Phoenix Academy

National Heritage Academies

  • High Point, NC
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    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. Safe learning environment with fobs for entrances, CPI crisis training, glass films, panic buttons, safety drills, Say Something, school wide behavior recognition program and a safety team.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHigh Point, NC

    Description

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

    School Information:

    Located in High Point, N.C., Phoenix Academy opened in 1998 and serves students in K-12. At Phoenix, you can connect passion with purpose.

    To learn more about Phoenix Academy click here.

    Why Choose Phoenix Academy:

    • K-12 building allows opportunities to grow with children and obtain exposure to all different grade levels and experiences.

    • Safe learning environment with fobs for entrances, CPI crisis training, glass films, panic buttons, safety drills, Say Something, school wide behavior recognition program and a safety team.

    • Recently recognized by local news for OCS program.

    • Promotes from within whenever possible. Offers NHA Dean Prep program to prepare employees who want to explore leadership.

    • New employee and beginning teacher professional development, Dean coaching, Mentor/Mentee for beginning teachers as well as new employees.

    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.