Rebecca School, a New Story School locatedin Manhattan, NY is seeking a qualified 1:1 Paraprofessional to join our classroom team and work in collaboration with the Special Education teachers and other professionals to fulfill the individual curriculum and self-care needs of the students. Have a great work/life balance while helping others. Paraprofessionals/classroom Support Staff has a fabulous full-time schedule during school hours Mon, Thurs and Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm and Tue, Wed 8:00am-4:30pm; comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and paid school holidays; career advancement opportunities. Are you passionate about the special needs' population?

Salary Range: 32,000-34,000 based on 12 months and degree.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the implementation of each student's Individualized Treatment Plan
• Assist students in the classroom and collaborate with team members to support goal achievement.
• Implement DIRFloortime strategies and techniques.
• Assist students during participation in specials such as physical education, Art, Music, community outings 

WORK SKILLS

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, interdisciplinary team members, and other personnel involved in child’s educational program.
• Must have knowledge of Neurodevelopmental delays exhibited by children and adolescents.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must display a professional appearance and demeanor.

BENEFITSEligible New Story Schools Employees will receive:

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Employee Discount Program
• Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

Rebecca School, is a subsidiary of New Story Schools, which is an educational organization comprised of schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students with social and emotional challenges. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts, and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives. 

New Story Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information aboutNew Story Schoolscareers and benefits, please visit our website https://newstoryjobs.com/