Special Education Paraeducator - Resource

Norwich Public Schools • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

Special Education Paraeducator - Resource Reports To: Director of Student Services and School Principal Minimum Qualifications: Required: Associate’s Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or pass the Parapro Exam prior to employment Experience working with children is preferred Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with parents, co-workers and students Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of all students particularly those who are differently abled (i.e. Specific Learning Disability, Other Health Impaired, Emotional Disability) Knowledge of principles of classroom and behavior management Knowledge of principles of child development stages and developmental delays Ability to exercise flexibility, common sense and good judgment Skill in following oral and written directions Ability to identify, prevent and deescalate negative behaviors Skill in assisting students in progressing on Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals Punctuality and regular attendance required General Description: To assist 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. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this job classification.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or pass the Parapro Exam prior to employment
• Experience working with children is preferred
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, co-workers and students
• Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of all students particularly those who are differently abled (i.e. Specific Learning Disability, Other Health Impaired, Emotional Disability)
• Knowledge of principles of classroom and behavior management
• Knowledge of principles of child development stages and developmental delays
• Ability to exercise flexibility, common sense and good judgment
• Skill in following oral and written directions
• Ability to identify, prevent and deescalate negative behaviors
• Skill in assisting students in progressing on Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Punctuality and regular attendance required

Responsibilities

• Implement, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
• Prepare material to support students’ learning styles with guidance from the teacher for the purpose of differentiated instruction
• Guide students in independent study (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, etc…) for the purpose of ensuring student success
• Read to students for the purpose of explaining words/meanings, re-phrasing materials and providing learning examples
• Maintain classroom equipment, work area, adapting instructional materials, checking homework, grading papers for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information
• Monitor individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc… for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment
• Demonstrate good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students’ outcome and encouraging student development
• Perform recordkeeping for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials
• Prepare documents in standardized formats for the purpose of providing written documentation and/or conveying information
• Translate verbal and written communication(s) as assigned for the purpose of assisting students, teachers and parents in communications
• Distribute instructional materials (e.g. textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, etc…) for the purpose of providing students with necessary items and assisting the teacher in the classroom
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

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