1:1 Paraeducator (K), Currently at South Side School

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Paraeducator to support students in a kindergarten setting. This role involves assisting the special education teacher with instructional activities, maintaining discipline, and ensuring the well-being of students during classroom and recess times. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. Join a team that values collaboration and inclusivity, making a meaningful impact on young learners' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Basic knowledge of job-related computer hardware and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Assist with classroom assignments and maintain discipline.

Skills

Instructional Support

Discipline Maintenance

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or Higher

Paraprofessional Assessment

Tools

Computer Software Applications

Job description

1:1 Paraeducator (K), Currently at South Side School

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PARAEDUCATOR (Kindergarten)

DEPARTMENT: SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL

REPORTS TO: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SUMMARY: Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is sometimes required.
• Involves work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students while they are at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed.
• May require supporting with toileting of students
• PMT required
  
  

POSITION TITLE: 1:1 PARAEDUCATOR (Kindergarten)

DEPARTMENT: SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL

REPORTS TO: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SUMMARY: Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is sometimes required.
• Involves work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students while they are at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed.
• May require supporting with toileting of students
• PMT required
  
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

Education And/Or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Two years of college credit OR hold an associate's (or higher) degree; OR successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics (Parapro Assessment).

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills And Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to push items of fifty (50) pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. When doing heavier lifting, the employee should do so with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is typical of classrooms having school children and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. This employee will work throughout the school building, on school grounds and occasionally off campus. The paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well being of students in his/her charge

Salary: Per contractual agreement Work Hours: 6.5 hours per day, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Date of Service: As soon as possible

Application: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education, fill out an internal application by 4:00 p.m. on February 4, 2025.

All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.

The information contained in this posting description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

1/24/2025 KC/mma

PC# 52250207

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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