Special Education Paraprofessional at Atlanta Heights Charter Academy

School Information:

Located in Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Heights Charter School opened in 2010 and serves 750+ K-8 students every year. At Atlanta Heights, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Atlanta Heights Charter School click here .

Why Choose Atlanta Heights Charter School:

- Strong, tenured leadership team with a proven track record.
- Dedicated instructional coaches to provide valuable support to teachers.
- Focused on a collaborative approach to catering to the hearts and minds of all scholars.
- Academically out performs both the Atlanta Area Schools and the state.
- Recognized and designated as Beating the Odds.
- Achieved 100 Points in Closing the Gap for Elementary and Middle School.

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.

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