Paraeducator

Norwich Public Schools • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

Rose City School Paraeducator Reports To: Director of Student Services Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment General Description: The in-house, therapeutic program at Rose City School 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, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment
• De-escalation and physical management training required (will be provided)
• Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds
• Punctuality and regular attendance required

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree