Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose.

• Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.

• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

• Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.

• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

• High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.

• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

• 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.

• 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.