Special Education Paraprofessional at Atlanta Heights Charter School at Oakside

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:

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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.