Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP • Wilton, CT

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About The Position

WHS is seeking a 1.0 FTE special education paraprofessional. Position will remain open until filled. The goal of this position is to assist the certified staff member in achieving student learning objectives by working with individual students with special needs or small student groups to help them achieve skill levels as determined by the teacher, case manager, assessment materials, and/or their Individual Education Plans.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School required.
• Some college preferred.
• Competency in the basic subject areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability and temperament to motivate and work with special needs students.
• Ability to follow through on teacher prepared instructions and/or lesson plans with minimal supervision.
• Completion of Physical Management Training, CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen and other training as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff in achieving student learning objectives.
• Work with individual students with special needs or small groups.
• Help students achieve skill levels as determined by the teacher and their Individual Education Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED