Require Special Education Paraprofessional in Connecticut

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Job title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Company: Farmington Public Schools

Job description: Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for West District Elementary School.

?Position may be 1:1 with a student and is dependent upon the needs of the student. Experience with students on the autism spectrum, specifically ABA and DTI preffered.

Position is 6.5 hours per day , school year. Full medical benefits, 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred.

B. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.

C. Consideration will be given to the following:

1. ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.

2. various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and School Principal

SALARY: $22.99-$26.87 per hour dependent upon experience

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Supporting Instruction

Tutoring/One-on-one instruction

?Circulating in class * Helping group instruction

Modifying instructional materials

Assisting students with technology

Assisting students with tests and assessments

B. Documentation and Data * Observing and collecting data on students

Organizing ? data, graphs

Recording student progress ? including data

Taking classroom notes ? contents, etc.

Taking attendance

C. Student Management * Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting and toileting)

Assists with medicine regimen

Monitor hallways, study halls

Maintain on-task behavior

Corrects minor behavioral problems

Escort students to other classes

D. Clerical * Scheduling activities

Copying, stapling, etc.

Operate media

Maintain equipment

E. Other * Handling records in a confidential manner

Performs related duties as assigned

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Expected salary: $22.99 - 26.87 per hour

Location: Connecticut

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