Special Education Paraprofessional at Peak Charter Academy

This position is full-time 35 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Apex NC Peak Charter Academy opened in 2017 and serves students K-8. At Peak you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Peak Charter Academyclick here.

Why ChoosePeak Charter Academy:

• 5-time winner of Cary Magazines Best Public School 2019-2023.
• Cary Magazines Best Elementary School Principal 2019-2024.
• Cary Magazines Best Middle School Principal 2023.
• NCDPIs Inaugural Charter School Principal of the Year 2021.
• Recognized as one of the best Middle Schools by US News.
• Incredibly diverse community.
• Differentiated professional development opportunities at local state and national levels.
• Safe learning environment and close partnerships with local police and fire departments.
• Unique instructional model with national recognition of results.

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.
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• 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.

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.