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BrightBee lists this School Paraprofessional (Severe) opportunity in bronx, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
BrightBee Paraprofessional
Want a job where you actually make a difference?
As a BrightBee Paraprofessional, you'll support students in local schools—helping them learn, grow, and succeed. You might work 1:1 with a student or support a classroom alongside a teacher. No two days are the same—but every day matters. We are currently partnered Democracy Prep in The Bronx.
Democracy Prep Endurance Elementary is looking for experienced, skilled behavioral paraprofessionals to give emergency 1:1 support to two scholars with significant behavioral needs while their special education evaluations are underway. One assignment supports a fourth-grade scholar and the other a kindergarten scholar. Both scholars show behaviors that create immediate safety concerns, including physical aggression toward adults and peers, throwing objects, and escalations that have required classroom evacuations.
We are looking for calm, consistent professionals who have supported students with intensive behavioral needs, understand trauma-informed practice, and can build trust while keeping the scholar, peers, and staff safe.
During your interview we will go into detail about what assignments are available at these sites. The more sites and assignment types you are open to working, the more your earning potential is.
If you want meaningful AND impactful—this is it.
Direct scholar support
Provide consistent 1:1 support to the assigned scholar across all settings, including the classroom, transitions, lunch, recess, specials, and dismissal.
Build a positive, trusting relationship with the scholar using a warm, predictable, and trauma-informed approach.
Help the scholar engage in instruction and classroom routines, and support academic tasks as directed by the classroom teacher.
Prevention and de-escalation
Learn the scholar's triggers, early warning signs, and patterns of escalation, and anticipate challenging behavior before it happens.
Use proactive strategies such as priming, visual schedules, choices, movement and sensory breaks, and positive reinforcement.
Implement de-escalation techniques and follow established crisis and safety protocols when behaviors escalate.
Keep the scholar, peers, and staff safe, including supporting classroom clears or evacuations when needed.
Behavior plan implementation
Implement the scholar's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and any strategies recommended by the school team with fidelity.
Teach and reinforce replacement behaviors, coping skills, and self-regulation strategies.
Support the scholar's return to learning after an incident using restorative and consistent follow-up.
Data collection and documentation
Collect accurate daily behavioral data using school-provided tools.
Document incidents promptly and thoroughly according to school procedures.
Share data and observations with the Special Services Manager, teachers, and evaluation team to inform the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), BIP updates, and the special education evaluation.
Collaboration and communication
Work closely with classroom teachers, the Special Services Manager, school leadership, and related service providers.
Take part in brief daily check-ins and team meetings as requested.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all scholar information in line with FERPA and school policy.
Who This Is Perfect For
You enjoy working with kids or teens
You're patient, reliable, and positive
You want to build experience in education or behavior support
You're looking for flexible and/or consistent work (several of our single day assignments convert to long-term opportunities)
No experience? No problem. We'll help you get started.
Basic Requirements
48 college credits
Experience working with students with severe disabilities
RBT experience a plus
Bilingual (Spanish)
Before You Start
To keep students safe, you'll need to:
Pass a background check
Follow safety and reporting guidelines
Complete required school clearances which you are responsible for paying. Costs associated with the clearance process are the sole responsibility of the candidate, as this engagement is for an independent contractor role rather than a traditional employment position. Requirements vary by state but may include the cost of a background check, obtaining a copy of any college transcript you have, and the cost of completing Mandated Reporter training.
Don't stress—we guide you through every step.
Why BrightBee?
We connect great people with schools that need them—fast.
Flexible, app-based work
Support every step of the way
Opportunities to grow your experience
Be part of something bigger—supporting your community
Ready to Get Started?
Apply today and start working in schools near you. Our process is simple:
1 video interview
1 virtual orientation (live over Zoom)
California clearance process
Good to Know
BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo a background check, adhere to a code of conduct, and comply with all mandated reporter training and reporting requirements
Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, livescan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers.. Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!
Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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$28.50 - $28.50 an hour
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
Who can apply
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