Position Overview A Paraprofessional Special Education Teacher will assist Special Education Teachers in guiding students toward human flourishing. Develop, implement, and update IEPs (Individual Education Programs) for students. Adapt lessons to particular student needs and assess their ongoing development. Teach students individually or in small groups according to the need for growth. Clear communication with school leaders, teachers, and families about individual student's progress and ways to assist student growth. Other roles and duties as assigned.
Mission and Vision
Valor’s mission is to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. At Valor, we believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings—to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. We are a community of friends seeking that which is noble and inviting students into that life. A Valor education is about much more than college and career readiness. It is an invitation to live the fullest life possible, one directed by wisdom, animated by wonder, and anchored in friendship.
Our motto, Sapientia per Admirationem, speaks to our identity as an institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of wonder. This vision saturates the entire life of our schools, from curriculum and pedagogy to classroom order and special events.
Valor students read and discuss the Great Books, take advanced math and science courses, study Latin, engage meaningfully with their external community, care for plants and animals, explore the fine arts, and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular clubs and competitive athletics. In conjunction with rigorous academics, Valor is committed to building a transformative school culture filled with joy, respect, and deep engagement. Valor’s teachers and school leaders inspire students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and reach their fullest potential.
What We Stand For
Wisdom and Virtue
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Human Dignity
Wonder and Inquiry
Friendship and Community
Attentiveness and Presence
Honest, Open Communication
Continuous Learning and Growth
Valor Hiring Profile
Mission and vision alignment
Subject matter expertise
Strength of character
Love of learning
Commitment to professional growth
Humility and receptivity to coaching
Practical wisdom
Aptitude/fit for working with students
Classroom leadership capacity
Commitment to collaboration and team unity
Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic,?positive attitude
Certification or a college degree is not required for this role.
Salary Range: Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time
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