Special Education Paraprofessional at Winterville Charter Academy

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This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

Located in Winterville, NC, Winterville Charter Academy opened in 2015 and serves students K-8. At Winterville, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Winterville Charter Academy . Why Choose Winterville Charter Academy:

• Awarded "Best Charter/Non-Traditional School of 2023 and 2024" in Pitt County, North Carolina, by news service The Daily Reflector.
• Prioritizes academics, safety and moral virtue.
• Strong educator support from school leadership and curriculum & instruction specialists.
• Fully mapped out curriculum with supporting materials and research-based supplementals.
• Opportunities for career advancement - dean programs, mentor programs, content/professional development leads.
• Award recipient for School Attendance, Academic Growth and "Taking flight" in the NHA Voice of the Parent survey 2023.

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.  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.