First Grade Instructional Paraprofessional

East Haven Public Schools•East Haven, CT

3d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise and support students within the school setting under the guidance of certified staff, including but not limited to regular and special education classrooms. Assist the district in providing a safe and secure environment to support the behavioral, instructional, and educational benefits of students.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associates Degree or the equivalent college credits (60) or a passing score on the CT ParaPro exam is required.
Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in the office or work site(s).
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry objects less than thirty (30) pounds
Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing and typing
Ability to see and read objects closely, as wiring, labels on equipment, reading/proofreading a report, using a computer monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system and verifying the accuracy of financial information
Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, as in using a telephone or radio, distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech, including using radio
Ability to learn and acquire an understanding of new information, methodologies and techniques and how they apply to school goals and operations
Memory adequate to perform tasks/assignments given over long periods of time.
Ability to concentrate on a task for more than 60 minutes
Ability to work in office or school settings (indoors and outdoors) subject to interruptions and heavy work volume expectations.
May be exposed to changing temperatures and weather, humidity, noise and dust
Ability to bend, reach and support students w/outdoor playground equipment
Ability to lift students into chairs, car seats, and wheelchairs.
May be exposed to body fluids
Submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of the date of employment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, specialized support staff, in providing a safe and secure environment to support the behavioral, instructional, and educational benefits of students
Supervise, monitor, escort and/or support students within the school setting, including but not limited to regular and special education classrooms, specials, activities, passing time, arrival/dismissal, and communal areas
Under the supervision of the classroom and special education teachers and/or Literacy and Numeracy coaches, works to implement instruction and curriculum for student(s) which may include specialized software specific to the instruction
Works with individual students and/or small groups in a push-in or pull-out model to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced and taught by certified staff
Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing appropriate behavior and conduct, learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, language, interests and abilities
Administers, scores, and maintains records of student achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for the individual student(s)
Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises use of technology and/or curriculum-based testing and makeup work as the specialized or certified staff assigns
Performs clerical and instructional duties as the certified and support staff assigns
Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about any individual student
Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, recess, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips and other situations
When requested, serves as a resource and support to the certified teacher, Intervention/Reading or Math Coach Team and/or IEP/SRBI/ESL Team(s)
Participates in in-service training programs as assigned
Serves as a source of information, support and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the regular teacher's absence
Support and assistance with non-pervasive toileting and hygiene care (accidents)
Is trained by the district to assist with any adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs or walkers
Assists in the implementation of behavior strategies and plans as assigned by the teacher or support staff
Performs other related duties/assignments as assigned
Implement a Behavior Intervention Plan ("BIP") for a specific student(s) as assigned by a BCBA and/or Administrator
Collecting data on behavior instances as part of assignment
Assists students with support of pervasive personal care, hygiene, feeding and toileting