Impactful Student Support Paraeducator

Sylvania; Flanders (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Connecticut seeks an Instructional Assistant to support students under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role includes planning lessons, providing instruction, and tailoring individual instruction to student plans in collaboration with the classroom teacher.

The assistant must maintain confidentiality, work well independently and in teams, and assist with health tasks and classroom materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: ParaPro/Para Pathways passing score, or an Associates Degree, or 60 hours of college credit.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Wostership toward confidentiality and ethical behavior in handling student information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality about students and staff.
• Work independently and as a team to reinforce material.
• Assist in small-group or one-on-one instruction per teacher plans.
• Assist with loading/unloading students and health-related tasks as needed.
• Aid in preparing materials and using classroom audiovisual equipment.
• Handle routine clerical duties and maintain punctuality throughout the school year.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement behavior plans and inclusive settings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Ethical conduct

Education

Associates Degree

60 college credits

Tools

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Sylvania in Connecticut seeks an Instructional Assistant to support students under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role includes planning lessons, providing instruction, and tailoring individual instruction to student plans in collaboration with the classroom teacher.

The assistant must maintain confidentiality, work well independently and in teams, and assist with health tasks and classroom materials.