Special Education Paraprofessional at Matthews Charter Academy

Special Education Paraprofessional at Matthews Charter Academy

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Position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

Located in Matthews, NC, Matthews Charter Academy open in 2016 and serves students K-8. At Matthews, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Matthews Charter Academy .

• NHA top rated team for employee engagement surveys/feedback.
• Met growth in State EOGs.
• Academically outperforms the local districts.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Leadership support.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.
• Safe learning environment.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve student.

• 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.
• 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.