Educational Paraprofessional Position

Connecticut REAP • Greenwich, CT

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About The Position

Greenwich Public Schools seeks full-time (35 hours/week, school year) professional assistants (paraeducators) across all grade levels in the Greenwich Public Schools. Professional assistants provide instructional support to students in small groups and one-to-one settings under the direction of a certified teacher. An updated collective bargaining agreement provides competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

• Must possess an Associate's Degree, a passing score on the ParaPro Competency Exam, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
• Demonstrates understanding of students' individualized education plans (IEPs) and individual student needs including implications of disabilities on student performance and behavior.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Ability to multi-task and to perform a variety of functions in a fast-paced public setting.
• Communicates effectively with staff including the ability to express concerns appropriately.
• Follows recommendations and directions efficiently and effectively.
• Asks for clarification when needed.
• Physical ability to perform the functions of the job and complete the tasks.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Follows policies and procedures set forth by the school district.
• Ability to use good judgement.
• Assists colleagues in a positive manner.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions may require regular lifting and physical support of students who weigh more than fifty (50) pounds.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implements instructional plans by communicating clearly and respectfully.
• Actively encourages student participation in decision making and task planning.
• Explains classroom activities and routines.
• Encourages student participation in activities.
• Encourages an appropriate level of independence.
• Provides feedback on student performance.
• Supports program implementation of goals and objectives by following behavioral intervention plans.
• Participates in program development.
• Follows classroom routines.
• Implements teacher's instructional plans.
• Participates in team planning activities as needed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of students and families.
• Refers questions from family members to supervising staff as appropriate.
• Proactively prepares to fulfill responsibilities by gathering necessary materials/resources before the school day begins.
• Provides for the physical needs of students including lifting and toileting; using mechanical lift equipment and transfer aids as needed.
• Attends in-services and other training as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree