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Does Achievement First pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

At Achievement First, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
80% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Achievement First affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Achievement First?

Most people get paid time off work.
83% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Achievement First?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Achievement First feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Achievement First get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
60% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Achievement First?

Most people feel stressed here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Achievement First enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
100% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Achievement First recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Achievement First?

Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Achievement First?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 80% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Achievement First’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
50% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Achievement First is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
83% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

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NY Behavior Specialist (2026-2027)-Queens

New York, NY • On-site

Achievement First
Education Programs Administration • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Achievement Firstexternal

$21.50 - $29.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Achievement First rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

384th of 644 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

School Year: 26-27
The role of a Behavior Specialist at Achievement First:
Achievement First invites passionate educators to apply for the position of Behavior Specialist. Working at Achievement First is an ideal position for an educator with deep passion for instruction who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect his/her craft. In addition to participating in weekly professional development and team planning meetings, staff receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from a school administrator or teacher-leader. We believe that every child has the ability to succeed and attend college. Our students work extremely hard and are held to very high expectations regarding both their academic achievement and character development. Students are expected to operate in accordance with our REACH Values (Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship, and Hard Work) both in and outside of school. The Achievement First community is a Team & Family and teachers, school leaders and support staff work together closely to ensure the academic success and character development of not only the students in their classroom, but all students in their school. We invest in each of our staff members with the understanding that they alone have the power to achieve our mission of providing all students with the academic and character skills necessary to succeed in a competitive world.
The Behavior Specialist is a full-time position responsible for creating behavior systems, protocols and consequences in conjunction with the dean of school culture and the principal. They will develop a strong rapport with students and maintain behavior systems created to support students struggling with behavior. In addition, the behavior specialist will provide critical support to teachers and administrators during breakfast, lunch and dismissal.
Responsibilities of Achievement First Behavior Specialist include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop and maintain a behavior system that supports students who have been temporarily removed from their classes due to poor behavior, following protocols established by the school's leadership team (e.g., bringing students to a quiet room or space and monitoring students as they work; calling the parent; documenting the behavior; removing and escorting student back to class, etc.)
  • Create and maintain growth plans and tracking charts for individual students who need special attention, in partnership with the principal
  • Build rapport with students who need behavioral support, checking in with students daily and writing notes to parents providing them with updates
  • Provide administrative support at critical times of the day, such as breakfast, lunch and dismissal.
  • Attend all professional development sessions and staff meetings
  • Assist dean of school culture with related work as required
  • Invest parents and families in their children's academic success through regular communication of success and challenges
  • Reflect on successes and areas of growth around all areas of teaching; seek to improve performance; receive feedback eagerly
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, and safe environment
  • Assume responsibility for every single scholar's success by holding all students accountable during transitions, meals, trips, etc.

Skills and Characteristics
  • Strong instructional and classroom management skills
  • Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development
  • Relentlessness - doing whatever it takes to ensure success
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly organized
  • Belief in Achievement First's mission, educational model, REACH and Core Values
  • Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude

Educational Background and Work Experience
  • College degree required
  • Experience working with children or adolescents

Compensation & Benefits
  • Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Behavior Specialist salaries in NY range from $58,201- $75,939.
  • As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.

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