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Special Education Paraprofessional at Apex Academy

National Heritage Academies·East Cleveland, Ohio

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students based on their IEP or 504 plans in 1:1 or small group settings. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance documentation and participating in professional development and IEP meetings.

School Information

Located in Cleveland, OH, Apex Academy opened in 2004 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At Apex, you can connect passion with purpose.

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

Why Choose Apex Academy

Starting pay above market scales.

Experienced leadership team.

Outperforming local districts on state tests.

High level of support for all staff.

Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.

High parent involvement.

Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

Dean support model.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must meet state requirements for a Title 1 paraprofessional and possess the ability to defuse behavioral situations. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavior modifications is preferred.

  • high school
  • Behavioral support
  • Special education
  • IEP implementation
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Compliance documentation
  • Instructional assistance
  • 504 plan support
  • Technical systems navigation

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Specialized training
  • Supportive leadership team

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
East Cleveland, Ohio
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
NH

Hiring organization

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...

Salary listed on 147 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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