Special Education Paraprofessional at Riverton Street Charter School
National Heritage Academies•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Riverton Charter Academy, located in St. Albans, NY, opened in 2010 and serves students K-8. The school offers a supportive environment with an experienced leadership team, access to a best-in-class curriculum, and has academically outperformed the district for the past 12 years on the state test. They provide a safe learning environment and competitive benefits at affordable rates.
Requirements
- Hold one of the following licenses: Level I Teaching Assistant Certificate, Level II Teaching Assistant Certificate, Level III Teaching Assistant Certificate, Initial Teaching Assistant Certificate, OR Professional Teaching Assistant Certificate.
- 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
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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