School Information :
Located in Brighton, CO, Foundations Academy opened in 2010 and serves students K-8. At Foundations, you can connect passion with purpose.
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Why Choose Foundations Academy :
Academically outperforms the local district schools, scoring the highest academic performance rank for state assessments.
Personalized approach to teacher support and instructional coaching.
Benefits of one-on-one support from mentors and deans to be set up for success.
Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras, Raptor visitor management system, and regular safety drills.
100% participation in employee engagement survey, with highest scoring areas including purpose, communication, safety, and management.
Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
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.
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.