Paraeducator (NY)

Who We Are Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.

Our Mission and Vision Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation.

To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.

Position Overview

The Paraprofessional supports classroom instruction and student learning by working closely with teachers and school leaders to ensure that all students, particularly those requiring additional academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support, can access a rigorous, supportive learning environment. This role is critical to maintaining high expectations, instructional consistency, and a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

Support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction aligned to school and network expectations Provide small-group or one-on-one academic support to students as directed Reinforce lesson objectives, classroom routines, and instructional strategies Support students with special needs, English language learners, or students requiring additional academic interventions Assist in maintaining a safe, structured, and respectful classroom environment Support student behavior using school-wide behavior management systems Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, and other non-instructional times Build positive, professional relationships with students rooted in high expectations and care Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources Support data collection, documentation, and progress monitoring as directed Assist with administrative or clerical tasks related to classroom operations Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and school leaders to support student success Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required NYS Teaching Assistant certificate, which requires passing the NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (NYSATAS) required Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention & Intervention (SAVE), Dignity for all Students Act (DASA) Prior experience working with children in an educational or youth development setting preferred Ability to support students academically and behaviorally in a structured environment Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills Compensation & Benefits: Salary Range: $47,741 Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA. Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement