Paraprofessional

Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Paraprofessional to support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities. This position reports to the Director of Student Services on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education.
• Provide classical pedagogical support to students with disabilities in line with the school’s mission and the student’s IEP.
• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the supervising teachers' lesson plans.
• Collect instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
• Facilitate communication about students with disabilities between General Education and Special Education Teachers.
• Assist students as necessary with physical needs, including mobility.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree OR High School Diploma/GED with passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• Two to three years experience working as a paraprofessional with children with disabilities or comparable experience.
• Valid Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate preferred.

About Northwest Classical Academy

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a K-12 public charter school located in Kennesaw. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free, and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment priority.

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. They will embody the school’s organizational values:

• We value the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• Community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• Excellence in teaching and learning;
• The virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Benefits

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Long-term and Short-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Priority enrollment for children in the school.