Early Childhood Para-Educator: Student Support

Applitrack; Union City (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Para-Educator to work under the direction of a certified teacher and support students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. You will reinforce instruction, help maintain materials and records, and support classroom operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a warm, confidential, and adaptable approach to working with students with special needs. Prior experience in a school setting is preferred, with options to complete additional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Warm and supportive personality with the ability to relate to special needs children who have many changing needs.
• Ability to respect the rights of all students and the rules of confidentiality
• Prior experience working in a school or adolescence setting is preferred.
• Must meet the requirements of highly qualified as defined by applicable law:
• Two(2) years (48 credits) of college learning, or
• Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree, or
• Take and score a 457 on the ParaPro Assessment Test

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing classroom for beginning and ending of school year.
• Assist in maintaining daily classroom environment, including cleaning up, setting up learning centers, duplicating material, and setting up audio-visual equipment.
• Reinforce skills taught in daily lessons.
• Maintain behavior modification plans and schedules.
• Assist in teacher prepared group lessons and individual seat work.
• Assist in art, music, physical education and other special area classes when appropriate.
• Participate in all activities of classroom including field trips, recess, lunchroom and playground.
• Assist with the physical needs of all children including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing and other health needs.
• Participate in PPT or IEP meetings when required.
• Assist transportation duties as needed.
• Attend staff, department, conferences and meetings.
• Attend in-service professional development when required.

Skills

Warm and supportive personality

Respect confidentiality

Relate to special needs children

One-on-one and small group support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years (48 credits) of college learning

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment Test (457)

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a Para-Educator to work under the direction of a certified teacher and support students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. You will reinforce instruction, help maintain materials and records, and support classroom operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a warm, confidential, and adaptable approach to working with students with special needs. Prior experience in a school setting is preferred, with options to complete additional