Paraeducator

New London Public Schools • New London, CT

40d • $19

About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW: To support teachers by assisting with classroom instruction, management, and non-instructional tasks that promote student learning. Paraeducators help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that nurtures both the academic and social-emotional development of students in New London's diverse, internationally minded school community.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, 60 college credits, or High School Diploma with a passing score on the ParaPro Exam.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed teacher, sets up, distributes, and collects instructional materials.
• Assists in classroom management and instructional support of students.
• Supports the teacher with non-instructional tasks (e.g., supervision, organization).
• Participates in in-service training and professional development.
• Follows program rules, guidelines, and regulations.
• Performs related tasks as assigned by the teacher, principal, or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees