Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy

Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy

Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Aspire Academy  .

Paraprofessional (35 hours per week).

• Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Demonstrates consistent out performance against local districts on state tests.
• Access to a best-in‑class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

• 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.

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• 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.