Special Education Paraprofessional at Matthews Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Matthews, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide instructional and behavioral support to students based on their Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans. Implement specialized curriculum and assist with required compliance documentation for the special education team.

Qualifications

You have met state requirements to be a Title 1 paraprofessional. You have previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, and an aptitude for navigating technical systems. You can defuse situations and prevent escalation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

IEP

504-behavior plan

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

Located in Matthews, NC, Matthews Charter Academy open in 2016 and serves students K-8. At Matthews, you can connect passion with purpose.


To learn more about Matthews Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Matthews Charter Academy:

  • NHA top rated team for employee engagement surveys/feedback.

  • Met growth in State EOGs.

  • Academically outperforms the local districts.

  • Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

  • Leadership support.

  • World class professional development and instructional materials.

  • Safe learning environment.

  • Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve student


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.


Please click here to find out more about our core values.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
 

National Heritage Academies

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with over 100 schools in nine states, serving more than 60,000 students K-12. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond. Elevating Education. Building Character.™
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