POSITION:  Paraprofessional Aide (1:1)

SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-25

REPORTS TO:  Elementary School Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt/10 month

Our Mission

The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family-sustaining careers by integrating career exploration and a lifelong learning culture. 
The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6.  Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY.

Why CSAT?

We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you! Working as part of a team, you can make a positive and profound difference in the lives of the students we serve. Offering extensive classroom support and assistance with curriculum and instruction, we seek ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make our vision a reality.

We offer outstanding healthcare benefits, a supportive work environment, generous paid time off and are part of the New York State retirement system.

Job Summary

The Paraprofessional Aide will provide 1:1 support to a student according to his/her IEP. The candidate will complete tasks as requested i.e. behavior/medical tracking, parent communication, focusing prompts, etc.

Essential Job Duties 

• Teaching independence, and fostering independence in all interactions with the student, guide them and prompt them
• Take data as assigned and turn in as requested
• Maintain classroom/school behavior expectations throughout the school. Maintain expectations/routines that have already been established
• Always communicate suggestions and/or problems with supervising teacher first so that changes can be made if needed/possible
• Supervision of student in specials/resource areas: when in art, PE, music, Library, or technology
• Supporting the student in whatever ways needed in order that they can get the most out of the class
• Helping the student with projects while maintaining as much independence as possible, escorting the student through the building as needed
• Follow IEP and individual/classroom/school behavior plans as designated by Special and General Education teachers
• Treat all children and parents with dignity and respect
• Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees
• Practice appropriate safety and injury prevention methods and procedures
• Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs
• Other duties as necessary

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related Education discipline 
• Highly organized and independent worker with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• PLC model experience (Professional Learning Communities)
• Superior skills to work with others and the ability of being a team player
• Proficient working with current classroom technologies
• Ability to pass NYS fingerprint clearance 

Appointment Status: Permanent

Position Status: Full time

Start Date: ASAP

New York State Education Department Fingerprinting is required for all positions. CSAT offers a very competitive salary, benefits and is a member of the New York State Retirement System.

The Charter School for Applied Technologies is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, veteran status, gender, sex (including pregnancy), or national origin, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.