Instructional Paraeducator: Supportive Learning & Student Growth

Seymour Public Schools; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatfield-LoPresti Elementary School in Seymour, CT is seeking an instructional paraeducator to provide classroom, behavioral, and instructional support under the supervision of certified staff. The role involves collaborating with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, flexible, and student-centered.

Qualifications

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and classroom support under supervision of certified staff.
• Assist in implementing instructional strategies and accommodations as directed by professional staff.
• Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom support as directed by certified staff.
• Assist students with academic activities and reinforce skills and concepts introduced by classroom teachers.
• Implement instructional strategies, accommodations, modifications, and behavioral supports developed by professional staff.
• Support students with a variety of academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
• Promote student independence while providing appropriate levels of assistance and supervision.
• Assist students in participating in routines, transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal as assigned.
• Implement proactive behavior-management strategies and support positive student behavior.
• Collect and record student data as directed by certified professional staff.
• Provide teachers and other professionals with relevant, objective information regarding student performance and behavior.
• Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct at all times.
• Follow all district policies, school procedures, safety protocols, and staff directives.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal, classroom teacher, or appropriate designee.

Job description

Chatfield-LoPresti Elementary School in Seymour, CT is seeking an instructional paraeducator to provide classroom, behavioral, and instructional support under the supervision of certified staff. The role involves collaborating with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, flexible, and student-centered.