Elementary SRBI Paraeducator

Danbury Public Schools CT; United States; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools CT is looking for a full-time instructional team member to provide individualized services to students. The role requires working under the supervision of a teacher and involves implementing interventions, administering tests, and assisting the teacher with various responsibilities.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma and meet NCLB compliance requirements. This position offers compensation of $20.00 per hour and includes benefits as per the Union Contract.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must be willing to acquire necessary skills for English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and small group interventions.
• Administer and score diagnostic tests.
• Assist teachers with special strategies for students.
• Handle classroom equipment and instructional materials.
• Guide independent study and remedial work.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Good judgment

Patience

Effective communication

Understanding of individual needs

Education

High school diploma

NCLB compliance (Associate's Degree or 60 college credits)

Job description

Purpose

To serve as an integral member of the classroom instructional team by working under the direct supervision of the Student Support Specialist, reporting to Building Principals and, for program oversight, to the District Administrator for SRBI and Blended Learning, with the goal of providing individualized services to small groups of students that support the district's mission to educate all children to higher levels.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement individual and small group intervention under the supervision of a certified teacher to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Administer, score and record achievements and diagnostic tests, under the direction of the teacher for individual students or groups of students.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Assist the teacher in the handling, operation and care of equipment, used in the classroom, including media, and instructional materials.
• Check notebooks, correct papers and supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist the teacher in drill work, large group reading or storytelling.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set and assigned by the teacher.ironment.
• Attend Professional Development programming as required by the Building Administrator and/or District Administrators.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the teacher and/or administrator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Exhibits good judgment, patience, tact and courtesy.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Must exhibit good judgment, patience, tact and courtesy.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.
• Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must meet NCLB compliance requirements:
  • Either possess an Associate's Degree or 60 college credits
  • Or have successfully passed the Parapro Assessment Examination.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the necessary skills to support the needs of English language learners.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, 32.5 hours a week
• $20.00 per hour
• Benefits, as per Union Contract