Job Overview - Field Supervisor (School-Based Paraprofessionals)
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Atlantic Group is hiring a Field Supervisor (School-Based Paraprofessionals) to join our school-based healthcare staffing team and oversee day-to-day paraprofessional operations across assigned New York City schools. This role focuses on attendance management, classroom observations, performance coaching, school partnerships, and service compliance to support high-quality special education services.
Responsibilities as the Field Supervisor:
- Field Operations: Oversee daily paraprofessional attendance, punctuality, scheduling, and coverage across assigned school locations.
- Performance Management: Conduct classroom observations, provide coaching, and address performance or conduct concerns with paraprofessional staff.
- School Partnerships: Serve as the primary point of contact for school teams and coordinate communication regarding staffing, schedules, and classroom support.
- Student Support & Compliance: Monitor adherence to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior support strategies, safety procedures, and professional standards.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate attendance, observation, incident, training, and performance records using digital systems.
- Onboarding & Retention: Support school-based orientations, conduct regular employee check-ins, and identify opportunities to improve engagement and retention.
Qualifications for the Field Supervisor:
- Certification: Crisis intervention or de-escalation training is preferred.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in school-based paraprofessional services, special education, student support, or school operations is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior intervention strategies, classroom support models, and school-based staffing practices is required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with digital attendance, scheduling, documentation, or school information systems are required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, coaching, organization, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to work independently in a field-based environment are required. Bilingual proficiency is preferred.
Application Notice:
Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.