Special Ed Paraeducator Instructional Support-TEAM

Norwich Public Schools•Norwich, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education TEAM program is for elementary and middle school students with challenging behaviors and social emotional needs. This role assists the classroom teacher in the education of students, including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety; organization; and interaction and communication with students.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree; or Two years of college (60 credits); or Passing Parapro Exam prior to employment
De-escalation and physical management training required (will be provided)
Performing physical restraints may be needed in this position
Punctuality and regular attendance required

Nice To Haves

Receptive to new ideas and suggestions

Responsibilities

Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, and foster skills while encouraging independence
Accompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessary
Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role as an authority figure
Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information or situations
Assist with large and small group activities
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality
Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of audio-visual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
Assist the teacher in implementing behavior/social skills programs
Remain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environment
Assist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as needed
Demonstrate knowledge of all transportation procedures, including early and late dismissals and busing
Perform other related duties as may be assigned