Paraprofessional I

City of Waterbury • Waterbury, CT

5d

About The Position

The Paraprofessional I assists teachers and other professional educators in delivering instructional and related support services to students. The position supports students in general and special education, helps implement educational objectives and service plans, and provides assistance with students’ academic, developmental, vocational, behavioral, and daily living needs. The role also performs other related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• In addition to a high school diploma or GED, have 60 college credits, an associate’s degree or higher, or have passed the Praxis ParaPro/Parapathways Assessment Test.
• Good knowledge of techniques required for caring for and instructing students in general and special education.
• Some knowledge of human development, including risk factors.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions and carry out assignments.
• Excellent physical and mental condition.
• Good character.
• Good knowledge of first aid.
• Sensitivity to the needs of children and youth.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and other professional educators in delivering instructional and related support services to students.
• Assist with instruction in academic subjects.
• Confer with special and general education practitioners about student schedules, instructional goals, progress, and performance.
• Implement service plans and educational objectives for children.
• Demonstrate techniques that stimulate cognitive, physical, social, and language development.
• Use developmentally appropriate materials and instructional interventions for curriculum activities.
• Participate in transitional planning and vocational assessment of students.
• Support pre-employment, vocational, or transitional training in classrooms or at off-campus sites.
• Operate computers and use technology and adaptive equipment to enable students with special needs to participate in general education.
• Gather and maintain data about individual students’ performance and behavior.
• Motivate students to work.
• Assist with hygiene, toileting, feeding, and mobility needs of students with varying disabilities.
• Implement behavior modification techniques and manage disturbing behaviors through physical restraint when needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other related work as required.

Benefits

• Choice of available health insurance plans, with employee contributions varying by plan.
• Prescription Drug Rider.
• Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance for Individual.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid personal days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED