Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP • Farmington, CT

79d • $24 - $28

About The Position

East Farms Elementary School is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional. This position will work 6.5 hours per day, 180 days school year. The instructional paraprofessional provides a variety of instructional services and classroom support to staff and students. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. Paraprofessionals work under the direction of classroom teachers / case managers.

Requirements

• Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college credit or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
• Ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
• Various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness.
• Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring/ instruction under the direction of classroom teacher
• Supporting students during classroom group work
• Modifying instructional materials
• Assisting students with technology
• Helping students maintain focus and engagement
• Understanding students' goals and individual needs
• Observing and collecting data on student progress
• Organizing data and writing notes / summaries
• Giving feedback on student work / behavior
• Monitor hallways, study halls
• Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations
• Follow student behavior plans
• Scheduling activities
• Copying, stapling, etc.
• Handling records and student information in a confidential manner
• Complete all assigned mandated training programs
• May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 3 paid personal days
• 12 sick days
• 8 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree