Special Education Paraprofessional at Phoenix Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies • High Point, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Academy, located in High Point, N.C., serves students in K-12. This role offers the opportunity to connect passion with purpose by supporting students in a safe and nurturing learning environment. Phoenix Academy is committed to employee growth, offering internal promotion opportunities and leadership development programs. They also provide comprehensive professional development for new and beginning teachers, including coaching and mentorship.

Requirements

• Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications.

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.

Benefits

• CPI crisis training
• New employee and beginning teacher professional development
• Dean coaching
• Mentor/Mentee for beginning teachers as well as new employees.
• Promotes from within whenever possible.
• NHA Dean Prep program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed