About this role
Special Education Paraprofessional at Apex Academy
Cleveland, OH, United States
Job Description
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.
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
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Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
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Click here for the state requirements.
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Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
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Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
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Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
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Please click here to find out more about our core values.
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Job Info
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Job Identification
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65742
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Job Category
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Instructional Paras
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Posting Date
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09/04/2026, 01:32 PM
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Job Schedule
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Full time
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Locations
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16005 Terrace Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44112, US