Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP • Berlin, CT

35d • $23

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a certified special education teacher, will supervise and work with students individually and in groups, provide instruction, prepare materials, be responsible for implementing and monitoring ongoing behavior management systems, perform assigned classroom tasks, supervise students in classrooms, in hallways and during lunch period. Paraeducator may participate in a liaison role with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and perhaps others.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma and have completed at least two years of full time study at an institution of higher education or obtained an Associates degree or successfully completed the Para Pro Assessment.
• Ability to work well with children with behavior difficulties
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative manner
• Good communication skills
• Evidence of initiative, independence, adaptability and efficiency
• General understanding of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics
• Good language skills including English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
• General understanding of the purposes and goals of public education
• Specific subject area content as may be required by the particular job assignment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work with students individually and in groups
• Provide instruction
• Prepare materials
• Be responsible for implementing and monitoring ongoing behavior management systems
• Perform assigned classroom tasks
• Supervise students in classrooms, in hallways and during lunch period
• Participate in a liaison role with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and perhaps others.

Benefits

• competitive health and dental insurance
• retirement options
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• wellness incentives
• employee assistance programs
• a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world

What This Job Offers

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