Paraprofessional II

City of Waterbury • Waterbury, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists teachers and/or other professional educators in the delivery of instructional and related support services to students; does other related work as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; AND 60 college credits OR An Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR Have passed the Praxis ParaPro Assessment Test
• Two years’ experience working with or training to work with children with disabilities
• 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
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish is required for those individuals desiring a bilingual assignment

Nice To Haves

• College credits with emphasis on child growth and development or related areas, is preferred
• First Aid Certification
• Individuals who have the Child Development Associate certification

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
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary)
• Prescription Drug Rider
• Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance for Individual
• Retirement Plan
• paid Holidays
• paid Vacation
• paid Sick Days
• paid Personal Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree