Special Education Paraprofessional at Phoenix Academy

Overview

Special Education Paraprofessional at Phoenix Academy – join to apply for the role at National Heritage Academies.

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.

• K-12 building provides opportunities to grow with children across different grade levels and experiences.
• Safe learning environment with entrances controlled by fobs, CPI crisis training, panic buttons, safety drills, Say Something, school-wide behavior recognition program, and a safety team.
• Recognized by local news for the OCS program.
• Promotes from within whenever possible. Dean Prep program to prepare employees for leadership roles.
• New employee and beginning teacher professional development, Dean coaching, and Mentor/Mentee for beginning teachers and new employees.

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral support for students in accordance with their IEP and/or 504-behavior plan, as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
• Educate the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction designed to meet the unique needs of each student based on their disability, including resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with required compliance documentation.

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. See state requirements for details.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications is preferred.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
• National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs