Paraprofessional Instruction

Oak Hill/Gilead • Avon, CT

106d

About The Position

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. The Paraprofessional Instruction at Oak Hill’s Avon Classroom works 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday 8a-4p. This individual assists in the implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP), providing academic and vocational instruction and support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom. This individual focuses on creative teaching strategies and instructional techniques that will empower students to progress, impact quality of their life, and self-direction.

Requirements

• Associates degree in education, child development or related field or enrolled in a higher education program that leads to a degree in education, child development or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience and completed required OHS curriculum within 3 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A Public Service license with a V endorsement is required during the initial employment period.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in the implementation of academic and/or vocational instruction to students individually or in small groups to implement Student Educational Plans.
• Creates and maintains a supportive learning environment and models appropriate behaviors to assist students in developing appropriate social skills.
• Safely assists students into and out of school transportation, transporting students to and from school as needed.
• Assists the teacher in planning of instructional content and activities that are aligned with standards, build on students’ prior knowledge and that provide for appropriate level of challenge for all students.
• Assists the teacher with ongoing observation and assessment, records instructional and behavioral data, and assists in developing appropriate techniques to reinforce learning.
• Modifies materials and implements instructional and behavior management strategies for students under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your HSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)
• Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary (including CPR training)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees