Special Education Assistant

About the Employer

Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Summary

Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is seeking an excellent Special Education Paraprofessional who is committed to raising student achievement through the integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community.

What We Believe

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive community where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Our culture celebrates learning and is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness.

Job Responsibilities

The next Special Education Paraprofessional at SACS will be responsible for:
- Working with and for students:
* Supporting students in the classroom depending upon their IEPs and instructional needs
* Implementing consistent academic and behavioral procedures to ensure a structured, respectful, and achievement-oriented environment across classrooms
* Monitoring and analyzing student progress through standards-based assessments
* Supporting, planning, and/or co-leading service-learning projects
- Working with and for colleagues:
* Collaborating with Special Education, General Education, and ELA teachers to support students with diverse learning needs
* Building and maintaining strong school culture centered on achievement
* Tracking academic and behavioral data
* Participating in weekly professional development sessions (e.g., curriculum teams, workshops)
- Weekly form meetings (e.g., grade level teams)

About You

You are a skilled educator who can connect and build relationships that accelerate outcomes for a diverse student body. You understand the importance of culturally responsive education and are committed to learning more.

You are unapologetically focused on student outcomes.
You work to build student-centered learning environments.
You respond reactively and proactively to the academic and social-emotional needs of students in their classrooms.

You have a proven track record of supporting all students and their unique learning needs and demonstrate a relentless commitment to working collaboratively to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

You are values-aligned.
You are passionate about Salem Academy Charter School's mission and vision.

You bring people together and build community.

You recognize the assets and community cultural wealth of all students, families, and staff.

You have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture.

You are caring, committed, and collaborative with colleagues and families.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required Associate's Degree or 48 college credit-hours or passing score on Paraprofessional preferred Background Clearance Preference will be given to candidates that meet all of the requirements above,
including: Multilingual (Spanish and English) Similar life experiences as our students Excitement about integrating academics with service work Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students