Special Education Paraprofessional at North Oak Academy

NHA Schools; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

North Oak Academy in Durham, NC, is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs and 504 plans. This role is scheduled for 35 hours per week and is part of the National Heritage Academies network.

You will assist with instructional and behavioral support 1:1 or in small groups, help implement specialized curriculum, participate in IEP meetings and documentation, and collaborate with the special education team to help students achieve academic and social goals.

Qualifications

• Meets state requirements to be a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Ability to deescalate situations and prevent escalation.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modification, preferred.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance per IEP/504 plans, 1:1 or small groups.
• Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum designed to meet each student’s needs.
• Attend professional development, trainings, and IEP meetings as required.
• Assist with required compliance documentation.

Skills

IEP support

Behavior support

1:1 support

Classroom management

Education

State requirements Title 1 paraprofessional

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional at North Oak Academy

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

Located in Durham, North Carolina, North Oak Academy is opened as part of the National Heritage Academies network of schools. Through a character-based approach to education, we inspire our students to excel academically and think creatively to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers help students apply critical-thinking skills to solve real-world problems. As a result, students are prepared to tackle 21st century challenges and excel in college, life, and beyond.

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

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Utilizes the Dean support model.

Alternative Certification Support.

Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.

Colleagues you enjoy working with!

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• 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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 65494
• Job Category Instructional Paras
• Posting Date 08/13/2026, 10:58 PM