City-Wide Paraeducator, currently at Hubbell Elementary School

Bristol Public Schools • Bristol, CT

58d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• Two years of college credit OR hold an associate's (or higher) degree; OR successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics (Parapro Assessment).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is sometimes required.
• Involves work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students while they are at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed.
• May require supporting with toileting of students
• PMT required and provided by district

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED