Elementary School Intervention Specialist (2025-26 SY)

PAVE Academy Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PAVE Academy Charter School is seeking a dedicated Elementary School Intervention Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves supporting students with IEPs through in-class and out-of-class services. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teachers, deliver high-quality instruction, and maintain compliance with all mandates. A commitment to the mission of PAVE and a strong belief in student potential are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching experience with evidence of driving student achievement gains.
• New York certification in special education or in process of obtaining certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily instructional lessons with high behavioral and academic expectations.
• Collaborate with teachers to differentiate curriculum and modify when appropriate.
• Manage paperwork related to caseload, including IEPs and 504s.

Skills

Collaboration

Data-Driven Instruction

Problem Solving

Patience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

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Elementary School Intervention Specialist (2025-26 SY)

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PAVE Academy Charter School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. PAVE provides a K-8 experience that lays the foundation for a productive and choice-filled life. We build our students brick by brick, equipping them with the academic, social, and emotional skills that they need to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, overcomers and leaders in their communities.

PAVE educates 490 Kindergarten – 8th-grade scholars each school year. Across our student population, 85 percent of our students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP); 25 percent receive special education services, and 15 percent are English Language Learners (ELL).

Organization Description

PAVE Academy Charter School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. PAVE provides a K-8 experience that lays the foundation for a productive and choice-filled life. We build our students brick by brick, equipping them with the academic, social, and emotional skills that they need to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, overcomers and leaders in their communities.

PAVE educates 490 Kindergarten – 8th-grade scholars each school year. Across our student population, 85 percent of our students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP); 25 percent receive special education services, and 15 percent are English Language Learners (ELL).

Opportunity Summary

PAVE Red Hook is seeking a certified Special Education teacher to serve as an Elementary School Intervention Specialist (Special Education Teacher Support Services – SETSS) for the 2025–2026 school year. The Intervention Specialist will play a key role in supporting students with IEPs through both in-class and out-of-class services, ensuring they make meaningful academic progress towards proficiency. This educator will collaborate with staff to meet diverse learning needs, deliver high-quality instruction, and maintain compliance with all SETSS mandates outlined in students’ IEPs. In addition to providing targeted small-group instruction within inclusive classroom settings, the Intervention Specialist will assist in managing the administrative and regulatory components of the Special Education program. This position reports to the Dean of Student Support Services and the Principal.

How You’ll Contribute

• Teach daily instructional lessons with high behavioral and academic expectations to students within caseload
• Work closely with PAVE teachers to differentiate curriculum, help create effective accommodations, and modify curriculum when appropriate
• Utilize data collected through a myriad of sources to drive instruction and intervention
• Ensure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the school's academic goals for student achievement as well as the individual needs of the student
• Collaborate with the CSE, PAVE teachers and other Intervention Specialists to write IEPs & revise/update existing IEP's annually
• Manage paperwork related to caseload (e.g. IEPs, 504s, Child Study Team notes, Records of Accommodations, IEP Progress Reports, etc.)
• Enforce school-wide systems and procedures both in and out of the general classroom setting
• Continually communicate with students and families regarding academic and behavior performance and progress
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with colleagues in an environment where listening, critical thought, respectful debate, and compromise is welcomed and essential
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & programs
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal
  

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• A strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
• A willingness to be held accountable for quantifiable student achievement and academic gains
• The ability and commitment to use data and regular assessment to inform instructional decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• Two years of teaching experience with evidence of driving student achievement gains; experience in a special education setting highly preferred
• A commitment to working with underserved, urban youth
• New York certification in special education or in process of obtaining certification
• The ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree (preferred)
  

Our Core Values

More Than a School At PAVE, we are more than a school, we are a family. Staff members, families and community organizations work together in unity to create a warm, safe and joyful learning environment, where students can blossom into the best version of themselves.

No Limits At PAVE, the possibilities are endless, and we will not settle for less than our best. PAVE classrooms focus deeply on the growth and achievement in all aspects of our students’ academic and social development. We maintain high expectations for our students and for ourselves and commit to providing the care, coaching, and communication needed for students and staff to learn, grow, and shine.

Bright Starts, Vibrant Futures At PAVE, our classrooms are bright in aesthetic and vibrant with learning. Our teachers and students engage with one another enthusiastically and embrace the challenge and rigor of the work with joy. Fun is not an add on; it is an essential component of the PAVE experience. We believe that a life and love of learning starts here.

Love is Justice At PAVE, we acknowledge that systemic racism and bias has had its grips on our community for far too long. We create inclusive and equitable spaces where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone is loved. "Hate cannot drive out Hate. Only Love can do that." We endeavor to bring out the best in our students and each other by, with, and through love. This, we believe, is justice in action.

Lift Every Voice At PAVE, every voice matters. We value diverse perspectives and insights within our community. We encourage our students to engage with one another and express themselves with both power and respect. As our students prepare to enter the world beyond PAVE, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students are equipped and empowered to use their voice effectively to advocate for themselves and others.

Non-Discrimination Statement

PAVE Academy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

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