Autism Support Paraprofessional - Elementary

Area Cooperative Educational Services; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) in West Haven, CT, seeks an Individual Aide/Paraprofessional to support an elementary student with autism within a collaborative ACES/West Haven program.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional and behavioral strategies, promoting communication and independence, and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Professional demeanor with ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, parents/guardians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to an elementary student with autism within an ACES/West Haven collaborative program.
• Assist in implementing instructional and behavioral strategies to meet IEP goals.
• Support student safety, supervision, and daily living needs and assist with transportation/feeding as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and service providers to monitor student progress and maintain records.

Skills

Regular attendance

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Multitasking

Communication

Office equipment

Tact and judgment

Diversity communication

Job description

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) in West Haven, CT, seeks an Individual Aide/Paraprofessional to support an elementary student with autism within a collaborative ACES/West Haven program.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional and behavioral strategies, promoting communication and independence, and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment throughout the school day.