Special Education Paraprofessional (Fall 2025)

CMA Mission: To prepare cadets for today’s colleges and tomorrow’s careers by engaging cadets in a rigorous and high-tech curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) while building strong moral character through an environment of military leadership development

General Description: A CMA SpEd Paraprofessional will provide technical and advanced assistance to their assigned specialist or professional in delivering the education plan and meeting the goals/objectives of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of assigned student(s). This position is not effective until the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications:

· Knowledge of public/charter school curriculum

· Knowledge of individual needs and concerns based on IEP

· Knowledge of school behavior standards and requirements

· Ability to follow direction and carry out Special Education Teacher’s instructions

· Ability to pass a criminal history background check

· Ability to implement/follow classroom/school rules, procedures, discipline set forth by school

· Ability to supervise students in the classroom, during instruction, and during transitions

Education, Experience:

· High School Diploma, or equivalent

· Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license or other forms of identification

· Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid First Aid Certificate

· Past experience as a paraprofessional is helpful, but not required

Core Responsibilities:

· Assist Special Education Teacher in delivering the educational plan, and meeting the goals and objectives of the IEP of assigned student(s)

· Assist classroom teacher in implementing lesson plan; grading assignments, and record keeping

· Communicate needs and issues regarding academics to Special Education Teacher

· Maintain appropriate files and records, attach all supporting documentation; ensure confidentiality of all records and files

· Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Use alternative methods as directed by Special Education Teacher.

· Operate and care for equipment use in the classroom for instructional purposes, operates and cares for various audio visual equipment, and operates various office machine to prepare classroom materials

· Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch and field trips

· Provide close supervision of students with behavior problems in the classroom; support the teacher’s management system

· Communicate needs and issues regarding behavior to the Head of School

Physical requirements to perform this job:

This position may require some moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds unassisted), repeated bending, moving throughout the building, and sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

Work Environment & Conditions:

Normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Schedule adjusted for inclement weather. Additional hours may be required for special events. Unpaid 30-minute lunch.

Dress code: Clean, business casual attire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17