Special Education Paraprofessional at Sky Ranch Academy

Special Education Paraprofessional at Sky Ranch Academy

Aurora, CO, United States

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Watkins, Colorado, Sky Ranch Academy opened in the fall of 2023 and serves students K-8. At Sky Ranch, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Sky Ranch Academy  .

Why Choose Sky Ranch Academy:

Small School with Big Support.

Access top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources.

Positive culture with strong parental involvement.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

Class leading safety measures and protocols, including a safety support team.

Staff understand their purpose and receive support to achieve their goals.

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.

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.

$ 18.50 to $ 18.50 will be the pay range and is commensurate with experience, education, and market as defined by NHA. The pay range listed is just one component of NHA's total compensation package. NHA provides excellent benefits for benefit eligible positions; to include medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental accident, and critical illness, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and disability, retirement savings (401K), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.