Special Education Paraprofessional

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Team Leader, Director of Education and/or Assistant Director of Education, provides behavioral structure and academic guidance in supervising and monitoring students with crisis intervention and/or counseling; and other areas as appropriate.

Requirements

• A high school diploma
• Acquisition and maintenance of certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid required.
• Must complete 5 hours of professional development in addition to the required trainings each calendar year.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years experience with crisis prevention and/or counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces skills and educational goals as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Presents material accurately, in accordance with the student’s emotional learning style, under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Follows the student’s individual behavior program which is developed by the educational team.
• Communicates all relevant educational and emotional/behavioral information to the coordinating teacher.
• Completes weekly status reports to be turned in to the cooperating teacher on the first day of each week.  Daily information is necessary.  This and other documentation must be given to the cooperating teacher in a timely manner.
• Behaves in a professional manner (i.e. will be on time, be responsible, be available during the school day, and will use appropriate judgment regarding activities and conversations with students.)
• Is available to assist the educational program of all students, as designed by the coordinating teacher or administrator.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED