Special Education Paraprofessional at Riverton Street Charter School

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

• This position requires you to 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.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

School Information

Riverton Charter Academy, located in St. Albans, NY, opened in 2010 and serves students K-8. To learn more about Riverton Charter School, click here. Why Choose Riverton Charter School: Supported by an experienced leadership team. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional classes, tools and resources. Academically outperformed the district for the past 12 years on the state test. Safe learning environment. Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

Benefits

$19.50 / hourly is the pay range for this role. Pay determination is based on experience, education, internal equity, and market as defined by NHA.