Special Education Paraprofessional At Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (35 Hours Per Week)

School Information:

Located in Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School opened in 2004 and serves 550+ K-8 students every year. At Brooklyn Excelsior, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School click here.

Why Choose Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School:

Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.

Recognized for parent satisfaction and safety.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

World class professional development and mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans.

Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

$ 17.50 to $ 19.75 is the pay range for this role. Pay determination is based on experience, education, internal equity, and market as defined by NHA.