English as Language; ENL teacher

Opportunity Summary

PAVE Red Hook is seeking a certified Special Education teacher to serve as an Elementary School Intervention Specialist (Special Education Teacher Support Services – SETSS) for the 2025–2026 school year. The Intervention Specialist will support students with IEPs through in-class and out-of-class services, ensuring meaningful academic progress toward proficiency. The educator will collaborate with staff to meet diverse learning needs, deliver high-quality instruction, and maintain compliance with all SETSS mandates outlined in students’ IEPs.

Additionally, the Specialist will provide targeted small-group instruction within inclusive classroom settings and assist in managing the administrative and regulatory components of the Special Education program. This position reports to the Dean of Student Support Services and the Principal.

• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to create small-group instructional strategies driven decision-making
• Provide direct ENL instruction to small groups of students and/or provide inclusion support for ELA classes containing Emergent Bilinguals, based on case load
• Advise teachers and provide professional development on modifying/accommodating curriculum for Emergent Bilinguals and share best practices to ensure high quality instruction
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
• Coordinate the case management system of students who are being provided with ENL services and maintain student records
• Evaluate, determine goals for, and track progress of individual Emergent Bilinguals, and communicate with faculty, students and families.
• Support with the identification of ENL services
• Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of language standards/objectives
• Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families
• Administer diagnostic and state mandated assessments of Emergent Bilinguals including NYSITELL and NYSESLAT
• Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute
• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of students, and work to actively overcome setbacks
• Ensure that PAVE is in compliance with the requirements and regulations relating to Emergent Bilinguals

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree and NY ESL/TESOL certification preferred
• The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
• Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals
• Experience with the NYSESLAT and/or NYSITELL exams
• Strong data tracking and analysis skills
• An ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, families and students
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
• Spanish proficiency preferred but not required

PAVE Academy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.