Special Education Paraprofessional at Landmark Academy at Reunion

About the role

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information

School Information: Located in Commerce City, CO, Landmark Academy at Reunion opened in 2007 and serves students K-8. To learn more about Landmark Academy at Reunion click here.

Why Choose Landmark Academy at Reunion

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Academically outperformed the local school district on the state tests in reading and math since opening.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with cameras and School Resource Officers.
• Foster a family-like culture.
• Encouraging a fun and positive atmosphere at work.
• Experienced and supportive leadership team with mentoring, coaching, and check-ins.
• Active and engaged parent involvement, including Watch Dog parent group.

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.

Pay, Benefits, and Schedule

• $18.75 will be the pay range and is commensurate with experience, education, and market as defined by NHA.
• National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
• 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.