Instructional Paraprofessional- Special Education- Specialized Program

Berlin Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Berlin Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional- Special Education for the STEP Program at Berlin High School. The paraprofessional will assist with instructional support, supervise students, and help implement behavior management plans under the direction of a licensed special education teacher.

The candidate should demonstrate strong teamwork skills, positive engagement with students, and the ability to work with peers, families, and school staff to support high school

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or higher education.
• Ability to support students with social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative manner.
• Initiative, independence, adaptability and efficiency.
• Good English language skills and understanding of public education goals.
• Subject area knowledge as required by assignment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work with high school students individually and in groups.
• Provide instruction and prepare materials under a certified teacher.
• Monitor and implement behavior management systems.
• Perform assigned classroom tasks and supervise during lunch and transitions.
• Possibly liaise with general and special education staff, parents and others.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Student support

Behavior management

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Two years college

Associates degree

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional- Special Education- Specialized Program JobID: 2202

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission: We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.

Job Summary

The STEP Program at Berlin High School is a specialized program that serves students with significant social emotional and behavioral needs. Candidate must demonstrate excellent teamwork skills and ability to provide academic support to students enrolled in high school courses. Under the direct supervision of a certified special education teacher, will supervise and work with students individually and in groups, provide instruction, prepare materials, be responsible for implementing and monitoring ongoing behavior managementsystems, perform assigned classroom tasks, supervise students inclassrooms, in hallways and during lunch period.Paraeducatormay participate in a liaison role with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and perhaps others.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and have completed at least two years of full time study at an institution of higher education or obtained an Associates degree or successfully completed the Para Pro Assessment.
• Ability to work well with children with social emotional andbehavioral difficulties
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative manner
• Evidence of initiative, independence, adaptability and efficiency
• General understanding of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics
• Good language skills including English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
• General understanding of the purposes and goals of public education
• Specific subject area content as may be required by the particular job assignment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate

Reports To

The Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Evaluation

The immediate supervisor develops specific duties for eachParaeducator updating them according to needs. Evaluation of job performance is a continuous process designed to improve the quality of workperformed.A formal evaluation is completed by the immediate supervisor at the completion of theprobationary period, on an annual basis, and more frequently asdetermined by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Position to begin as soon as possible.Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 2:30 pm (35 hours per week). Salary and benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Berlin Board of Education and Local 1303-276 of Council 4 AFSCME, AFL-CIO; $23.20 per hour.

Benefits of Working for the Berlin Public Schools

The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world. All of us play a role in accomplishing our mission. Please consider becoming a part of our team and making a difference in the lives of our students!

Equal Opportunity Employer