Special Education Paraprofessional at Apex Academy

School Information

School Location: Cleveland, OH
School Size: Serves 475+ K-8 students annually
School Website: Apex Academy
About Apex: Founded in 2004, Apex Academy aims to connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Apex Academy

• Starting pay above market scales
• Experienced leadership team
• Outperforms local districts on state tests
• High level of support for all staff
• Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras
• High parent involvement
• Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS)
• Dean support model

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.

Additional Information

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.