Special Education Paraprofessional at Sky Ranch Academy

School Information

Sky Ranch Academy, located in Watkins, Colorado, opened in the fall of 2023 and serves students from Kindergarten through 10th grade. To learn more about Sky Ranch Academy, click here.

Why Choose Sky Ranch Academy

• Small school with big support
• Access to 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 the 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 and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.75 to $18.75 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and market as defined by NHA. NHA provides excellent benefits for benefit eligible positions, including 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.

About NHA

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.