Field Supervisor (School-Based Paraprofessionals)

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking a Field Supervisor (School-Based Paraprofessionals) in New York City to oversee paraprofessional operations across NYC schools. You will manage attendance, schedule coverage, observe classrooms, coach staff, and ensure service quality for students with IEPs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school teams, adherence to IEPs and safety procedures, and proactive staff engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in school-based paraprofessional services, special education, student support, or school operations.
• Crisis intervention or de-escalation training preferred.
• Knowledge of IEPs, behavior intervention strategies, classroom support models, and school-based staffing practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office and digital attendance, scheduling, documentation, or SIS systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills; able to work independently in a field-based role; bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day paraprofessional attendance, punctuality, scheduling, and coverage across assigned NYC school locations.
• Conduct classroom observations, provide coaching, and address performance or conduct concerns with paraprofessional staff.
• Serve as primary school contact; coordinate communication regarding staffing, schedules, and classroom support.
• Monitor adherence to IEPs, behavior strategies, safety procedures, and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate attendance, observation, incident, training, and performance records using digital systems.
• Support school-based orientations, conduct regular employee check-ins, and identify opportunities to improve engagement and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Organization

Conflict resolution

Independent field work

Bilingual preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Attendance software

Scheduling systems

School information systems

Job description

Job Overview – Field Supervisor (School-Based Paraprofessionals)

Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000/year

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Full Time

TAG MedStaffing 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, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.