Special Education Paraprofessional at Phoenix Academy

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.

To learn more about Phoenix Academy click here.

Why Choose Phoenix Academy:

• K-12 building allows opportunities to grow with children and obtain exposure to all different grade levels and experiences.
• Safe learning environment with fobs for entrances, CPI crisis training, glass films, panic buttons, safety drills, Say Something, school wide behavior recognition program and a safety team.
• Recently recognized by local news for OCS program.
• Promotes from within whenever possible. Offers NHA Dean Prep program to prepare employees who want to explore leadership.
• New employee and beginning teacher professional development, Dean coaching, Mentor/Mentee for beginning teachers as well as new employees.

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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.