Special Education Paraprofessional at Riverton Street Charter School

National Heritage Academies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Riverton Charter Academy in St. Albans, NY (K-8) opened in 2010 and is part of National Heritage Academies. This teaching assistant role supports students with IEP/504 plans, 1:1 or small groups, and helps implement result-driven instruction.

Applicants must hold a Level I–III Teaching Assistant Certificate or equivalent. National Heritage Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer. Pay is $19.50 per hour, with pay determined by experience and education.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of TA certificates (I, II, III, Initial, or Professional).
• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral support per IEP/504 plans.
• Educate the whole student – academically, morally, socially.
• Implement curriculum and instruction tailored to students' needs resulting from disability (resource room, inclusion, pull-out).
• Attend professional development, trainings, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Experience with disabilities

Tech systems literacy

Education

TA Certificate levels I–III / Initial / Professional

Job description

School Information

Located in St. Albans, NY, Riverton Charter Academy opened in 2010 and serves students K-8. At Riverton, you can connect passion with purpose.

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 pull‑out 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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer.

$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.