1:1 SPED Paraeducator

Windham Public Schools; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support students with physical, mental, or educational disadvantages. You will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher to help students learn skills and participate in activities.

You will collaborate with teachers on IEP goals, assist with mobility and classroom tasks, maintain records, and communicate with parents about student progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to implement behavioral goals.
• Understand child development.
• Communicate ideas clearly, written and oral.
• Active listening skills.
• Work well with others.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher and students with classwork and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers regarding students' needs and IEP goals.
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to students as needed.
• Maintain student records and progress data.
• Prepare class materials and assist with lesson plans.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.
• Assist during recess, field trips, and emergencies.

Skills

Experience with children

Behavioral goals

Child development

Clear communication

Active listening

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

4-year degree preferred

Associate's degree or Para Pro certificate

Teaching experience desired

Public school experience

Experience with students with special needs

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Job description

Position Description

Assist the classroom teacher by helping physically, mentally, and/or educationally disadvantaged students learn skills that will broaden their educational experiences and contribute to their development, and assist in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students.

Essential Functions

• Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements, including the IEP goal.s
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary
• Receive oral or written instructions from the supervising teacher
• Maintain student records, including progress reports, attendance, etc.
• Record student learning data as directed
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Communicate positively with parents on the progress of students
• Act as an expert classroom support to substitute in the absence of the teacher
• Assist students with classwork
• Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and professional development training as required
• Prepare materials for class projects
• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/Principal

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with young children
• Ability to implement behavioral goals
• Ability to understand child development
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Practical, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred, years of experience with children
• Associate's degree or Para Pro certificate
• Teaching experience desired
• Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: In accordance with the WFEP contract

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the districts educational program and activities.