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. To learn more about Apex Academy click here. 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: Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. Click here for the state requirements. • 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. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.