Compassionate Special Needs Aide & Classroom Support

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

Job summary

ACES is seeking an Individual Aide/Paraprofessional to support instructional programs for students with special needs at Mill Road School, North Haven, CT. The role includes assisting in implementing plans, monitoring behavior, and communicating progress to staff.

The position emphasizes lifting assistance, safety, confidentiality of records, and collaboration with teachers and health professionals to meet IEP goals.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Ability to assist with supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs.
• Ability to follow IEP objectives and behavior plans.
• Ability to lift and assist with student activities and movement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining learner progress assessments.
• Adapt activities and materials to support classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Maintain routine classroom procedures and prepare materials.
• Assist with supervision and feeding, including snacks and reinforcements.
• Support student movement and safe handling with proper technique.
• Maintain safety and welfare of students and confidentiality of records.
• Communicate progress to supervising staff and health professionals.
• Participate in trainings and professional development.
• Duties as assigned to ensure efficient program operation.

Skills

Attendance

Professionalism

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Records management

Grammar

Education

High School

Tools

Office software

Job description

ACES is seeking an Individual Aide/Paraprofessional to support instructional programs for students with special needs at Mill Road School, North Haven, CT. The role includes assisting in implementing plans, monitoring behavior, and communicating progress to staff.

The position emphasizes lifting assistance, safety, confidentiality of records, and collaboration with teachers and health professionals to meet IEP goals.