Immediate Opening: Special Education Instructional Aide – In-Class Support (Push-In)

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School•New York, NY

5d•$52,000

About The Position

Working at Brooklyn Lab is unlike working in a traditional school environment. Our educators know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is seen, known, and heard. Our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across teams and content, engage in weekly professional development, receive individualized feedback from passionate coaches, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education. We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning. We are an unapologetically college preparation program, and we know that exceptional results require exceptional preparation. To that end, we have an extended school year and school day, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, to ensure our scholars grow at exceptional levels. The Special Education Instructional Aide provides push-in academic and behavioral support to scholars with IEPs and to classroom teachers during periods of staffing shortage. This role is designed to increase scholar access to instruction, reinforce accommodations, and ensure consistent implementation of supports in general education settings.

Requirements

High school diploma required; Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred
Prior experience working with students with disabilities strongly preferred
Ability to work calmly and consistently with scholars who need behavioral and academic support
Strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail
Commitment to Brooklyn LAB’s mission and school culture systems

Responsibilities

Direct Scholar Support (Push-In)
Provide in-class support to scholars receiving Special Education services across assigned classes/grades
Reinforce teacher instruction through: re-teaching directions, guided practice, check-ins for understanding, small group support inside the classroom
Support scholars in staying on task, completing work, and engaging appropriately in class routines
Instructional & Classroom Support
Assist teachers with the implementation of IEP accommodations such as: chunking tasks, preferential seating, extended time, visual supports, note supports and guided organizers
Provide real-time scaffolds while maintaining classroom expectations and culture systems
Support transitions, routines, and classroom systems to maximize learning time
Service Delivery & Documentation Support
Maintain service logs or support trackers as assigned
Communicate scholar progress and needs to classroom teachers and Special Education leadership
Support the preparation of instructional materials aligned to modifications/accommodations
Collaboration & Team Support
Attend weekly check-ins with the Special Education team to review schedules and priorities
Coordinate with teachers and deans as needed to support scholar success
Step into coverage/support needs as assigned during staffing shortages