K-12 Behavior & Instructional Support Paraprofessional

Carter G Woodson Charter School; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter G. Woodson School in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Paraprofessional (Behavior & Instructional Support) to assist teachers and support student learning through ABA-informed strategies in a K–12 setting.

This 10-month role emphasizes instructional and behavior support, classroom management, and collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families to promote positive academic and behavioral outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to follow directions, work collaboratively, and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers in delivering instruction in whole group, small group, and individualized settings.
• Reinforce lesson objectives and support student comprehension and engagement.
• Provide accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs and/or 504 plans.
• Assist with classroom materials, activities, and learning centers.
• Support student participation in assessments and classroom assignments.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies and plans as directed.
• Utilize ABA-based techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting and fading, behavior modeling and redirection, data collection and tracking.
• Support students in developing self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and appropriate classroom behaviors.
• Assist with de-escalation and crisis response using approved training and protocols.
• Document and communicate behavioral observations and incidents to appropriate staff.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Monitor students during transitions, hallways, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
• Support adherence to school-wide expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Promote student accountability, respect, and engagement.
• Serve as a substitute teacher or paraprofessional in classrooms when coverage is required.
• Follow lesson plans provided by the teacher or administration.
• Maintain classroom order, instruction continuity, and student safety during absences.
• Support multiple classrooms and grade levels as assigned.
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff.
• Participate in team meetings, MTSS/RTI meetings, and behavior planning sessions as requested.
• Communicate student progress, concerns, and needs to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and school policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Instructional support

Behavior management

Communication

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Carter G. Woodson School in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Paraprofessional (Behavior & Instructional Support) to assist teachers and support student learning through ABA-informed strategies in a K–12 setting.

This 10-month role emphasizes instructional and behavior support, classroom management, and collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families to promote positive academic and behavioral outcomes.