Autism Support Paraeducator – Special Education Team

Capitol Region Education Council; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a full-time paraeducator for River Street School in Windsor, CT. The role supports students aged 5–21 with Autism and related needs under a special education teacher.

You will use Applied Behavior Analysis methods, assist with instructional planning, and collect data on IEP objectives in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including behavior analysts, OT/PT, SLPs, and interventionists.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.
• Interest in learning about working with students with disabilities.
• Preferred: pursuing a 4-year degree and 2+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Implementation of behavior support plans and ensure a safe and orderly classroom.
• Utilize activities such as mealtimes and transitions as teaching opportunities.
• Accompany students on community outings providing supervision and instruction.
• Ensure on-task behavior throughout the school day.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and policies as outlined in the handbook.
• Utilize emergency interventions as prescribed by the Safety Care Curriculum and Connecticut State Regulations.
• Implement therapy plans in the areas of behavior, speech, occupational therapy, and physical therapy and support data collection.
• Utilize communication devices and techniques.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with verbal and non-verbal students, colleagues, and administration.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructions following

Diversity collaboration

Confidentiality

Student relations

Parent & staff collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Pursuing 4-year degree

Job description

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a full-time paraeducator for River Street School in Windsor, CT. The role supports students aged 5–21 with Autism and related needs under a special education teacher.

You will use Applied Behavior Analysis methods, assist with instructional planning, and collect data on IEP objectives in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including behavior analysts, OT/PT, SLPs, and interventionists.