Education Support Aide: Classroom & Behavior Support

Middletown Board of Education; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Middletown Public Schools is seeking paraprofessionals to support teachers and students in classroom settings, provide behavioral support, assist with lesson materials, and perform clerical tasks under the supervision of building principals and special education staff.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree or have 60 college credits or ParaPro, with experience in special education and a collaborative, patient approach.

Qualifications

• An Associate Degree, two years of college (60 credits), or have taken and passed the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience in working with children who receive special education is preferred.
• Experience with special needs, issues, and requirements of special education students, Common Core Standards, Content Standards, District Curriculum, Response to Intervention.
• Experience with positive reinforcement systems and behavioral strategies to maintain safe learning environments.
• Ability to relate to students and staff in a positive and effective manner; to work with special needs children 3-21 which includes physically, emotionally and cognitively disabled students; to acquire skills to operate audio-visual and technological equipment; and to follow through on direction provided by the teacher to acquire skills needed to support the educational program for the students they are working with.

Responsibilities

• Receives oral and written instruction from the supervising teacher(s).
• Assists students in achieving academic success.
• Works with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire).
• Personal care.
• Social integration.
• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teacher as well as related service staff.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Pupil Services department.
• Organizes work according to school schedule or special program.

Skills

Relate to students and staff

Positive reinforcement and behavioral

Operate AV and tech equipment

Education

Associate Degree or 60 credits

ParaPro Assessment

Special education experience preferred

Knowledge of Common Core and district standards

Job description

Middletown Public Schools is seeking paraprofessionals to support teachers and students in classroom settings, provide behavioral support, assist with lesson materials, and perform clerical tasks under the supervision of building principals and special education staff.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree or have 60 college credits or ParaPro, with experience in special education and a collaborative, patient approach.