ESY Camp Q Paraeducators

Norwich Public Schools•Norwich, CT

About The Position

Camp Q Paraeducator Reports To: Director of Student Services and NTA Director Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment. Experience working with children is preferred. General Description: Camp Q is a day camp for children and young adults with disabilities. We are outside most of the day participating in a variety of activities from arts and crafts to boating and swimming. The days are structured and led by camp counselors. Paras are expected to assist and/or participate in all activities and be an arms length away from their campers. We do take many breaks in the air conditioning on those super hot days. Training Required: Paras are responsible to attend 1 in-person training and one .5 day virtual training. Attendance will be taken, and participants need to be present for the entire presentation as multiple trainings are covered. Training dates will be in June and are TBD. Physical Abilities and Working Conditions: The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information. Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather A physical questionnaire will be required.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment
Paras are responsible to attend 1 in-person training and one .5 day virtual training
Attendance will be taken, and participants need to be present for the entire presentation as multiple trainings are covered
Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds
Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather
A physical questionnaire will be required.