About this role
Special
Education
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Paraprofessional
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This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week.
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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.
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To learn more about North Oak Academy click here.
Why Choose North Oak Academy:
- Benefits at affordable rates.
- 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.
- Click here for the state requirements.
- 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.
- Please click here to find out more about our core values.
- National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
- Job Identification: 65494
- Job Category: Instructional Paras
- Posting Date: 08/13/2026, 06:58 PM
- Location: 2201 E Geer St., Durham, NC, 27704, US