Special Education Paraprofessional at Matthews Charter Academy

Position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

School Information:

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 click here.

Why Choose 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

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.

Click here 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.