Special Education Paraprofessional at Brooklyn Dreams Charter School at National Heritage Academies, Inc.

School Information:

Located in Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Dreams Charter School opened in 2011 and serves 500+ K-8 students every year. At Brooklyn Dreams Charter school, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Brooklyn Dreams Charter School click here.

Why Choose Brooklyn Dreams Charter School:

Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

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

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Fosters a love for achieving academic excellence, all while celebrating one another’s culture.

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.

$18.75 is the pay range for this role. Pay determination is based on experience, education, internal equity, and market as defined by NHA.