DREAM is seeking a passionate Summer Program Paraprofessional to support students during our extended year summer program. The Paraprofessional will assist students for the entirety of the summer program with behavior interventions to support full participation in all summer program activities. This position will serve as a program support for students with regards to special education services and regulations. The Summer Program Paraprofessional will work closely with Summer Program Leaders to directly support students in behavioral need. They should be able to monitor students and manage their continuous progress through data collection and observation and provide information, support and training to students in need. The Summer Program Paraprofessional should be flexible, self-motivated, and a team player. To be successful as a paraprofessional, the candidate should demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when working with students, as well as professionalism when representing DREAM. The candidate should have strong management and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a part-time, hourly position. This position requires the employee to travel with a student or a group of students wherever they are participating in programming throughout the day in various locations such as a classroom at their current school building, walking to and from athletic fields, supporting students on athletic fields, supporting the student while traveling on a bus during weekly field trips, and supporting the student at the field trip location, among others.
ResponsibilitiesServe as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behaviorHelp teachers keep records and data regarding the implementation of student behavior plansAssist with implementing alternative schedules for students including breaks, incentives, etc.Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one for student in needSupervise a student or a group of students during all program hours.Maintain safety of students and act as a positive role model.De-escalate students and use counseling skills.Follow Functional Communication Protocols and Behavior Protocols to respond to students' behavior appropriately and successfully.Collaborate with the Teachers, Youth workers, Operations team, Program Manager, Assistant to address student needs in the classroom.Contribute productively to the program as a whole.Other duties as assigned. QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED, AA or 60 credits hours, requiredPassed the ParaPro Exam, strongly preferredChild Development Associates credential and/or coursework in early childhood education/human development, strongly preferredExperience working in special education and/or with individuals with autism/severe behavioral and academic issues, strongly preferredHave prior work or volunteer experience with children or students with special needsBe committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student populationHave a track record of being a team player and community mindedExcellent time-management skills and ability to work independentlyPassion for public schoolsAdherence to a high level of professional and ethical standardsA desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and communityA strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.CommitmentStart date: 6/24/24End date: 08/02/2024Days & hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMDates and hours are subject to changeLocationsDREAM Charter School East Harlem Elementary - 1991 Second Avenue, New York, NYDREAM Charter School Mott Haven Elementary - 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NYDREAM Charter School Highbridge Elementary - 360 E 168th St, Bronx, NY 10456DREAM University (Middle School) - 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NYCompensationDREAM offers competitive compensation. The hourly rate for this position is $20 per hour.PI240628171 Apply