Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP • Willimantic, CT

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About The Position

The paraprofessional receives daily work and support tasks from the classroom teacher in helping physically, mentally, and/or educationally disadvantaged students learn skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development, to set high expectations, and to assist in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students. The building principal supervises the paraprofessional.

Requirements

• 4-year degree preferred
• 2 years' experience with children
• Associate's degree or Para Pro certificate
• Teaching experience desired
• Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical and/or educational needs, both individually and in small groups
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements, including IEP goals
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary
• Receive oral or written instructions from the supervising teacher
• Maintain student records, including progress reports, attendance, and other relevant information.
• Record student learning data as directed
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Communicate positively with parents on the progress of students
• Act as an expert classroom support to substitute in the absence of the teacher
• Assist students with classwork
• Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and professional development training as required
• Prepare materials for class projects
• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/Principal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree