Special Education Paraprofessional - Upper Elementary

Farmington Public Schools•Farmington, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

West Woods Upper Elementary (Grades 5-6) is seeking a Special Service Paraprofessional in the SLC (Specialized Learning Center). Position is 6.5 hours per day (not including 30 minute unpaid lunch), school year. The Special Service Paraprofessional will provide personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting up to 50 pounds and toileting) and assists with medicine regimen. The paraprofessional also may provide a variety of instructional services and classroom support to staff and students. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers.

Requirements

Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Pathways Assessment).
Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's preparedness.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supporting Instruction
Tutoring/one-on-one instruction
Circulating in classroom
Helping group instruction
Modifying instruction materials
Assisting students with technology
Assisting students with testing and assessments
Documentation and Data
Observing and collecting data on students
Organizing (data, graphs, etc)
Recording student progress (including data)
Taking classroom notes
Taking attendance
Student Management
Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e.lifting and toileting)
Assists with medicine regimen
Monitor hallways and/or study halls
Maintain on-task behavior
Corrects minor behavioral problems
PMT and restraint training
Escort students to other classes
Clerical
Scheduling activities
Copying, stapling, sorting, etc
Operate media and classroom tools
Maintain equipment
Run errands
Other
Handling records in a confidential manner
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds