SPED Paraprofessional

PHALEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES 

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL 

www.phalenacademies.org

WHO WE ARE

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience leading educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

The academic success of our scholars is the primary focus of our schools.  We teach a rigorous, research-based curriculum in a nurturing, fun & loving culture with high standards and expectations for all.  We challenge our scholars, acknowledge their achievements and hard work, and continuously feed their desire to learn.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support.  We value educators with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

LOCATION: Higher Institute of Arts and Technology, 5861 Harrison St, Merrillville, IN 46410

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Special Education Teacher’s Assistant provides instructional support to ensure students make meaningful progress toward reaching their full potential as learners. The Special Education Teacher’s Assistant continually helps to observe and inform the evaluation of students at a group and individual level. The Special Education Teacher’s Assistant works closely with special education and general education teachers to effectively implement an inclusive, co-teaching model in grades K-6. This is an IPS position that works in partnership with Phalen Leadership Academies. 

REQUIREMENTS

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Understand and relate to children with special needs; experience with early and intermediate childhood preferred.
• Knowledge and use of positive behavioral intervention techniques.
• Experience using multi-sensory techniques to assist in instruction
• Experience informing parents about student progress, providing daily, weekly and quarterly feedback
• Demonstrate organizational and technology skills

Phalen Leadership Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Phalen Leadership Academies participates in E-Verify in all states that require.

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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.