Paraprofessional - Instruction-Live Hiring Event!

Oak Hill/Gilead•Avon, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oak Hill is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Paraprofessional to assist with support for students with Developmental and other Disabilities. This person will inspire students to achieve educational goals and make a life changing impact while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. This role will help expand Oak Hill’s ability to identify and address diverse needs within the community. Along with the individuals we serve, Oak Hill is committed to empowering our staff. When you join our team as an ATII, our team will support you to reach your career goals. We offer professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career pathways that allow you to develop your career while an Oak Hill employee. Looking for a meaningful career in special education? Join us in person for an On-Site Hiring event! You’ll meet one-on-one with an Oak Hill Recruiter and School Leaders to explore current Direct Care opportunities to join the team of our Avon/Farmington Classroom. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, this is a relaxed and friendly way to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of others by providing our services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Willing to accept an hourly pay rate, ranging from $18.50 -$20.88 per hour.
Hold a valid Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years
Earned a verifiable High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
18 Years of Age, or older

Nice To Haves

Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals passionate about making a life-changing impact while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher, the Paraprofessional – Instruction 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.
The Paraprofessional in this role focuses on creative teaching strategies and instructional techniques that will empower students to progress, impact quality of their life, and self-direction.
Individual must be able to work effectively with the education team to provide positive instruction supports to and for students to maintain a positive learning community for students by promoting student engagement, independence, and interdependence through alignment with Connecticut Common Core of Teaching (CCT) Rubric.
Assists the teacher in the implementation of academic and/or vocational instruction to students individually or in small groups to implement Student Educational Plans; assists the teacher with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercise, supervises students during classroom activity; provides differentiated instructional support in integrated settings in accordance with state and federal regulations and Oak Hill School philosophies and practices.
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.
Supports planning of instruction to cognitively engage students in the content and use behavioral strategies as necessary.
Assists the teacher in selecting appropriate instructional materials for all students, and use assessment strategies when needed.
Assists the teacher with ongoing observation and assessment, records instructional and behavioral data, and assists in developing appropriate techniques to reinforce LEARNING; documents daily progress towards annual goals/objectives; assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials; operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment; files, types, duplicates materials as needed. All assessments, observations, and recordings requirements must be completed daily.
Modifies materials and implements instructional and behavior management strategies for students under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher.
Assists the teacher with implementing a specialized curriculum and behavior interventions; organizes instructional and other materials including state of the art technology and augmentative devices.
Assists students as needed in learning self-care techniques, including toileting and personal cleanliness; assist in diapering, toileting, feeding, dressing and other self-help skills; assists in responsibility for procedures related to physical and medical needs, lifting, and transferring students as needed.
Maintain V-endorsement and other specialized knowledge that will support the development of student progress; and other duties as assigned.
Engages in continuous professional development and professional learning opportunities to impact instruction and student learning.
Works with colleagues, students, and families to develop and sustain a positive school climate that support student learning.
Works directly with students as a team member, understanding the interdependency of all roles within the educational team including parents and other stakeholders.
Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to interact cooperatively and effectively within the interdisciplinary team.
Ability to contribute thoughts and ideas in a positive and actionable way.
Uses many techniques to gain and hold students’ attention; knows students’ strengths/weaknesses and can explain student needs as identified by the IEP
Addresses students emotional and physical behaviors identified in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).