Staffing Operations Coordinator

Job Description

Job Overview – Staffing Operations Coordinator (School-Based Paraprofessionals)

Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000/year + bonus eligibility

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Staffing Operations Coordinator (School-Based Paraprofessionals) to join our school-based healthcare staffing team and support daily staffing operations across assigned New York City schools. This role focuses on paraprofessional attendance, scheduling and coverage coordination, employee performance support, school communication, and service compliance. The position is primarily operations-focused, with occasional school visits and on-site support as needed.

Responsibilities as the Staffing Operations Coordinator:

• Staffing Operations: Coordinate daily paraprofessional attendance, punctuality, scheduling, and coverage across assigned school locations.
• Employee Performance: Monitor staff performance, provide coaching and support, and address attendance, conduct, or performance concerns.
• School Partnerships: Serve as a primary point of contact for school teams, coordinating communication regarding staffing needs, schedules, and classroom support.
• Student Support & Compliance: Support adherence to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior support strategies, safety procedures, and professional standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate attendance, incident, training, observation, and performance records using digital systems.
• Onboarding & Retention: Support employee onboarding, conduct regular staff check-ins, and identify opportunities to improve engagement and retention.
• On-Site Support: Conduct occasional school visits, classroom observations, and on-site staff support as needed to address operational or performance concerns.

Qualifications for the Staffing Operations Coordinator:

• Certification: Crisis intervention or de-escalation training is preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in school-based paraprofessional services, special education, student support, staffing coordination, or school operations is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior intervention strategies, classroom support models, and school-based staffing practices is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with digital attendance, scheduling, documentation, or school information systems are required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to independently manage staffing priorities and support school-based personnel are required. Bilingual proficiency is preferred.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.