Special Education Paraprofessional at Pinnacle Charter Academy

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

School Information

Located in Euclid, OH, Pinnacle Academy opened in 2004 and serves students K-8. At Pinnacle, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Pinnacle Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/pinnacle-academy/en/].

Why Choose Pinnacle Academy

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Supportive school culture with experienced staff.
• Ongoing mentorship, training, and coaching for teachers.
• Clear sense of purpose with focus on positive student behavior.
• Recognition for teaching excellence and leadership.
• Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.
• High academic achievement, outperforming local districts and ranking top 10 in Ohio.

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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/support-staff-requirements] 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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.