Paraeducator STRIVE

Norwich Public Schools•Norwich, CT

About The Position

STRIVE is a program for students on the Autism spectrum who require a higher level of intervention. 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, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment
Ability to effectively communicate with parents, co-workers and students
Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of all students particularly those who are differently abled (i.e. Specific Learning Disability, Other Health Impaired, Emotional Disability)
Knowledge of principles of classroom and behavior management
Knowledge of principles of child development stages and developmental delays
Ability to exercise flexibility, common sense and good judgment
Skill in following oral and written directions
Ability to identify, prevent and deescalate negative behaviors
Skill in assisting students in progressing on Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
Punctuality and regular attendance required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children is preferred
Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher and foster skills while encouraging independence.
Monitor and assist students in multiple classroom environments to complete tasks, stay focused, and provide accommodations per the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Accompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessary
Assist with large and small group activities
Support the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of technology and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
Assist the teacher in implementing a behavior/social skills program
Assist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as needed
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
May require the use of technology in order to track behavior and other student data
Demonstrate the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations
Remain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environment
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality
Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role of an authority figure
Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information, or situations
Other related duties as may be assigned