Paraeducator (NY)

Excellence Community Schools • New York, NY

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional supports classroom instruction and student learning by working closely with teachers and school leaders to ensure that all students, particularly those requiring additional academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support, can access a rigorous, supportive learning environment. This role is critical to maintaining high expectations, instructional consistency, and a positive school culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• NYS Teaching Assistant certificate, which requires passing the NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (NYSATAS) required
• Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention & Intervention (SAVE), Dignity for all Students Act (DASA)
• Ability to support students academically and behaviorally in a structured environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children in an educational or youth development setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction aligned to school and network expectations
• Provide small-group or one-on-one academic support to students as directed
• Reinforce lesson objectives, classroom routines, and instructional strategies
• Support students with special needs, English language learners, or students requiring additional academic interventions
• Assist in maintaining a safe, structured, and respectful classroom environment
• Support student behavior using school-wide behavior management systems
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, and other non-instructional times
• Build positive, professional relationships with students rooted in high expectations and care
• Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources
• Support data collection, documentation, and progress monitoring as directed
• Assist with administrative or clerical tasks related to classroom operations
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and school leaders to support student success

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• FMLA
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED