Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP • East Hartford, CT

351d • $23

About The Position

The Goodwin University Magnet School System is looking for a PARAEDUCATOR to cover our school district which includes our Elementary School Riverside Magnet serving students grades Pre-k-5. The instructor is responsible for working with and supporting the education of students in the classroom and throughout the building. Starting hourly rate is $23.00.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred
• At Least 60 credits in higher education in child development or related field
• Ability to work well with children
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Background and comfort with use of technology
• Ability to keep accurate data and reports
• Ability to provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher to identify long and short-term individual students, class and program objectives.
• Assist teacher to prepare and maintain written plans as needed.
• Assist teacher in gathering and utilizing documentation of student work.
• Assist teacher to plan and implement individual and group activities (tiered instruction, academic and play-based centers, circle time, technology activities, etc) as needed.
• Alert teacher to any unusual events occurring with the students.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact.
• Be responsible for appropriate behavior management of students.
• Follow routine school, program, and organizational procedures.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.
• Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
• Handle personal information related to students in a professional and confidential manner.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
• Attend professional development activities as appropriate.
• Perform other reasonable areas of responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to meet the unique requirements of the program and clients thereof.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED