Elementary School Intervention Specialist (2026-27 SY)

PAVE Academy Charter School•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

PAVE Academy Charter School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. PAVE provides a K-8 experience that lays the foundation for a productive and choice-filled life. We build our students brick by brick, equipping them with the academic, social, and emotional skills that they need to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, overcomers and leaders in their communities. PAVE educates 490 Kindergarten – 8th-grade scholars each school year. Across our student population, 85 percent of our students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP); 25 percent receive special education services, and 15 percent are English Language Learners (ELL). PAVE Red Hook is seeking a certified Special Education teacher to serve as an Elementary School Intervention Specialist (Special Education Teacher Support Services – SETSS) for the 2025–2026 school year. The Intervention Specialist will play a key role in supporting students with IEPs through both in-class and out-of-class services, ensuring they make meaningful academic progress towards proficiency. This educator will collaborate with staff to meet diverse learning needs, deliver high-quality instruction, and maintain compliance with all SETSS mandates outlined in students’ IEPs. In addition to providing targeted small-group instruction within inclusive classroom settings, the Intervention Specialist will assist in managing the administrative and regulatory components of the Special Education program. This position reports to the Dean of Student Support Services and the Principal.

Requirements

A strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision
An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
A willingness to be held accountable for quantifiable student achievement and academic gains
The ability and commitment to use data and regular assessment to inform instructional decisions
Two years of teaching experience with evidence of driving student achievement gains; experience in a special education setting highly preferred
A commitment to working with underserved, urban youth
New York certification in special education or in process of obtaining certification
Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Nice To Haves

The ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required
Master’s Degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Teach daily instructional lessons with high behavioral and academic expectations to students within caseload
Work closely with PAVE teachers to differentiate curriculum, help create effective accommodations, and modify curriculum when appropriate
Utilize data collected through a myriad of sources to drive instruction and intervention
Ensure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the school's academic goals for student achievement as well as the individual needs of the student
Collaborate with the CSE, PAVE teachers and other Intervention Specialists to write IEPs & revise/update existing IEP's annually
Manage paperwork related to caseload (e.g. IEPs, 504s, Child Study Team notes, Records of Accommodations, IEP Progress Reports, etc.)
Enforce school-wide systems and procedures both in and out of the general classroom setting
Continually communicate with students and families regarding academic and behavior performance and progress
Maintain strong, professional relationships with colleagues in an environment where listening, critical thought, respectful debate, and compromise is welcomed and essential
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & programs
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal