Paraprofessional I

City of Waterbury•Waterbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists teachers and/or other professional educators in the delivery of instructional and related support services to students. This role involves supporting students in academic subjects, conferring with educators about student progress, implementing service plans, and demonstrating techniques to stimulate development. The paraprofessional will use appropriate materials and interventions for curriculum activities, participate in transitional planning, and support vocational training. They will also operate computers and adaptive equipment to facilitate student participation, gather student performance data, motivate students, and assist with hygiene, toileting, feeding, and mobility needs for students with disabilities. Additionally, the role requires implementing behavior modification techniques and managing disruptive behaviors, including physical restraint when necessary. Regular attendance is expected.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
60 college credits OR An Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR Have passed the Praxis ParaPro Assessment Test
One (1) year experience working with or training to work with children with disabilities is required
Good knowledge of the techniques required in caring for and instruction of students enrolled in general, and special education
Some knowledge of human development including risk factors
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow directions and to carry out assignments
Excellent physical and mental condition
Good character
Good knowledge of first aid
Sensitivity to needs of children and youth

Responsibilities

Assists teachers and/or other professional educators in the delivery of instructional and related support services to students
Assists with the instruction of students in academic subjects
Confers with special and general education practitioners about student schedules, instructional goals, progress and performance
Implements service plans and educational objectives for children
Demonstrates techniques to stimulate cognitive, physical, and social and language development
Uses developmentally appropriate materials and instructional interventions for curriculum activities
Participates in transitional planning and vocational assessment of students
Supports pre-employment, vocational or transitional training in classrooms or at off-campus sites
Operates computers and uses technology and adaptive equipment that will enable students with special needs to participate in general education
Gathers and maintains data about the performance and behavior of individual students
Motivates students to work
Assists in meeting the hygiene, toileting, feeding and the mobility needs of students with varying disabilities
Implements behavior modification techniques and the ability to manage disturbing behaviors through physical restraint when needed
Regular attendance