Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP • Newtown, CT

75d • $18

About The Position

The Newtown Preschool is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to work 27 hours a week from Monday to Thursday. The starting date for this position is immediate. The role involves supporting individuals and small groups of students in various academic areas under the direction of special education teachers. The paraeducator will also assist in developing social-emotional skills, implementing behavior support strategies, and supporting independent living skills as needed. Specific duties will vary based on grade level, content area, and student needs.

Requirements

• Must have completed the equivalent of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education
• OR earned an Associate's Degree (or higher)
• OR attained a passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment
• Ability to assist in classroom instruction to support student learning
• Ability to follow through on direction(s)
• Ability to establish positive rapport with students
• Possess strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, neutral and patient
• Adapt easily to change

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of special education teacher(s) to support individuals and/or small groups of students in all areas of academics
• Positively support the development of social-emotional skills
• Implement behavior support strategies and collect data as needed
• Support student use of various learning strategies
• Support independent living skills as needed
• Provide assistance to teacher(s) in classroom tasks
• Assist in other various capacities as needed
• Specific duties will vary based on grade level, content area, and student needs

Benefits

• In accordance with the paraeducator contract
• New hire rate starting at $18.14 per hour

What This Job Offers

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