ICM Paraeducator (36 Hours - BIELEFIELD)

Middletown Public Schools•Middletown, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Middletown Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to provide one-on-one support to a student in a classroom setting. The role supports the student’s confidence, independence, and academic success as part of a collaborative school team. The position is located at Bielefield Elementary School (ICM) and reports to the Building Principal, Case Manager, Special Education Supervisor, and/or Director of Special Education & Pupil Services. The paraeducator assists teaching and administrative staff with classroom instruction, behavioral intervention, student supervision, and clerical functions. The role includes academic, behavioral, social, and personal-care support for students, including students with special needs. The position works 36 hours per week. Physical management training is provided upon hire. Connecticut requires a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements

An associate degree, two years of college (60 credits), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
Ability to relate to students and staff positively and effectively.
Ability to work with students ages 3–21 with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities.
Ability to follow teacher directions and acquire skills needed to support students’ educational programs.
Ability to acquire skills to operate audio-visual and technological equipment.
Ability to meet the stated physical and mental demands, including mobility around work sites, sitting or standing for long periods, lifting or carrying objects under 30 pounds, and concentrating on tasks for more than 60 minutes.
Submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children who receive special education.
Experience with special education students’ needs, issues, and requirements; Common Core Standards, Content Standards, District Curriculum, and Response to Intervention.
Experience with positive reinforcement systems and behavioral strategies to maintain safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

Receive oral and written instructions from supervising teachers.
Assist students in achieving academic success and reinforce subject matter according to teacher lesson plans.
Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments and provide physical and instructional support in regular and special education classes and activities.
Support students who may be aggressive or disruptive, including carrying out positive reinforcement procedures and behavior-plan strategies; training in physical management is provided upon hire.
Provide personal care, social integration support, and physical assistance, which may include lifting, toileting, and diapering.
Collaborate and consult with special education and regular education teachers and related-service staff.
Receive information from teachers or other certified staff and provide feedback about students’ needs and progress.
Assist teachers with preparing instructional materials and, when appropriate, supervising students on field trips.
May monitor the classroom in the teacher’s absence and may operate audio-visual and technological equipment.
Collect data on student goals and ongoing progress when trained by appropriate staff.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information.
Organize work according to the school schedule or special program.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required by the Building Principal or Pupil Services department.