Special Education Paraprofessional at Wake Forest Charter Academy

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

Located in Wake Forest, NC, Wake Forest Charter Academy opened in 2014 and serves students K-8. At Wake Forest, you can connect passion with purpose.

• Awarded North Carolina Academic Growth Award 2021-22 by NC DPI.
• 2nd place in Raleigh News and Observer for NC Best Charter Schools 2022.
• Celebrating 10-year anniversary.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Leadership support.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.
• Safe 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.