<p>School Information:</p> <p>Located in Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School opened in 2004 and serves 550+ K-8 students every year. At Brooklyn Excelsior, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School click here.</p> <p>Why Choose Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School:</p> <p>Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.</p> <p>Recognized for parent satisfaction and safety.</p> <p>Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.</p> <p>World class professional development and mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans.</p> <p>Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Commit to educating the whole student - academically, morally, and socially.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.</p> <p>Assist with the required compliance documentation.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.</p> <p>Click here for the state requirements.</p> <p>Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.</p> <p>Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.</p> <p>Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.</p> <p>National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>$18.75 / hourly is the pay range for this role. Pay determination is based on experience, education, internal equity, and market as defined by NHA.</p>