Elementary Paraeducator - Kindergarten

Burlington School District•Burlington, VT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Burlington School District is seeking a Paraeducator to assist professionals in supplying individualized instruction to Kindergarten students in classrooms and small group environments. The paraeducator will facilitate and supplement the educational process under the direction of a professional staff member. Responsibilities include communication facilitation, carrying out programs designed by the teaching staff, managing behavior, teaching self-regulation skills, and supporting and facilitating social engagement with peers. Physical responsibilities include lifting, carrying, personal care, and the ability to assess a situation and respond quickly.

Requirements

High School Diploma
At least two years post-secondary education or successful completion of the Praxis exam.

Responsibilities

Support the developmental growth of each child: Facilitate children's engagement in play activities by asking children open-ended questions about their activity and offering suggestions to add more complex materials and ideas.
Facilitate language development by describing to children their activity as well as the adult’s activity as they are happening.
Use motivation/positive behavior management technique.
Understand young children, their behaviors and motivation.
Effective and respectful communication with students, parents, and school staff.
Work Collaboratively with Teaching Team: Following IEP Objectives and Behavior Plans.
Using methods, and materials prescribed by the teaching team.
Assist professional staff in supervising students across environments.
Assist professional staff in the maintenance and operation of classrooms by prepping materials and classrooms for daily activities.
Participate in scheduled paraeducator in-service and training.
Assist professional staff with the collation, collating, and recording of data.
Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.