SY 23-24 SPED Paraprofessional (Immediate hiring)

Washinton, DC
Full Time
Student Services
Entry Level

Special Education Paraprofessional

Paraprofessionals report to the Special Education Coordinator.

Applicants must be permitted to work in the United States without a GGA sponsored Visa. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s required.
  • Certification in Special Education or relevant fields preferred.
  • Be highly qualified in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and have a Masters Degree in Special Education and certification in Special Education Degree or certification in special education.
  • Experience with Power School Special Programs preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience with Universal Design for Learning.
  • Expertise in programs used to assess students for services.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members
  • Exhibits the ability to collaboratively work within and across disciplines with a diverse instructional team
  • Experience working with parents and community
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, classroom management, and adaptive teaching
  • Growth minded, receiving and incorporating feedback from team leaders, executive leadership and peers

Key Responsibilities

Special Education Specific Tasks

Teach Special Education Students

  • Manage a caseload of special education students as assigned and the implementation of their IEP/504 plans in: inclusive, self-contained and pull-out settings.
  • Ensure that appropriate services, accommodations, goals, and behavior intervention plans for each student are provided and are being implemented.
  • Assist teachers with the analysis and disaggregation of standardized and classroom based data to drive rigorous and Common Core aligned instruction
  • Oversee special education inventory of equipment / materials.

Communicate with all special education stakeholders

  • Effectively communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA.
  • Respond to inquiries of staff, district personnel, and other agencies related to serving students with disabilities.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records and student information.

About Our School

Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. We an International Baccalaureate World School who offers the IB Career-Related Programme with specific pathways in engineering and business. 

As of July 2023 we have 35+ staff and 150+ students in 9th-12th grades . As we continue to grow our student body to 400 students and 60 staff over the next 3-5 years we strive to establish a strong school culture where our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety are embedded in everything we do. 

Our SY 23-24 Staff: You will be an integral part of growing our school, and as a member of the GGA Staff you understand that starting and growing a school is hard work, so you are empowered to take ownership over the work and have a responsibility to each of our students. You are truly a part of a resilient team that has an all-hands-on-deck mentality and faces challenges head on with clear communication. Our 2024, 2025, and 2026 graduating classes need staff that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms and are committed to making sure our students know they matter. 

We are located in the heart of Washington D.C. between the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods, and just one block from the Gallery Place Metro Station. This ideal location allows us to engage our students in the vibrant and globally focused culture of the community and all that DC has to offer. 

Ideal Candidates

Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter. Through our daily work, we are committed to actions that equip the next generation of leaders to navigate the world with confidence and compassion to succeed in any path they may choose. Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change.

Because you matter - this is who we are looking for:

  • You are highly qualified and mission oriented
  • You are passionate about all girls’ high school education
  • You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment
  • You are a self-starter, problem solver and have a growth mindset
  • You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1

If you meet these ideals - we want to speak with you about joining our team!

Our Commitments to Staff: 

  • Personalized professional development tailored to your needs as an educator 
  • Support and coaching from an experienced leadership team
  • A seat at the table where you are a decision maker in an equitable and inclusive environment
  • Work-life rhythm where you are encouraged to make self care a priority

How to Apply  

Please submit your application to our online jobs portal. All applicants will have to pass a background check.

Applicants must be permitted to work in the United States without a GGA sponsored Visa. 

 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  No phone calls, please. 

Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

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