Special Education Paraprofessional at Buffalo United Charter School 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Charter Schools, Leadership, Special Education, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

School Information:

Located in Buffalo, NY, Buffalo United Charter School opened in 2004 and serves K-8 students every year. At Buffalo United, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Buffalo United Charter School click here.

Why Choose Buffalo United Charter School:

  • World class professional development and instructional materials.

  • Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

  • Safe learning environment.

  • Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

  • Strong leadership team driving success.

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 pullout 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.

Click here for the state requirements.

  • 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.

Please click here to find out more about our core values.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

$18.25 is the pay range for this role. Pay determination is based on experience, education, internal equity, and market as defined by NHA.

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