Para Educator Instructional Support-TEAM

Norwich Public Schools•Norwich, CT

About The Position

Paraeducator Instructional Support-TEAM Reports To: Director of Student Services and School Principal Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree; or Two years of college (60 credits); or Passing Parapro Exam prior to employment General Description: The Special Education TEAM program is for elementary students with challenging behaviors and social emotional needs. To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety; organization; and interaction and communication with students.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree; or Two years of college (60 credits); or Passing Parapro Exam prior to employment
De-escalation and physical management training required (will be provided) - performing physical restraints may be needed in this position
Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, and foster skills while encouraging independence
Accompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessary
Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role as an authority figure
Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information or situations
Assist with large and small group activities
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality
Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of audio-visual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
Assist the teacher in implementing behavior/social skills programs
Remain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environment
Assist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as needed
Punctual and consistent in meeting daily time schedules
Receptive to new ideas and suggestions
Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties
Demonstrate knowledge of all transportation procedures, including early and late dismissals and busing
De-escalation and physical management training required (will be provided) - performing physical restraints may be needed in this position
Perform other related duties as may be assigned
Punctuality and regular attendance required