Kindergarten Paraeducator: Compassionate Student Support

Ledyard School District; Ledyard (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Gallup Hill School in Ledyard, CT, is seeking a Kindergarten Paraeducator to support reading, language arts, math and computer instruction under certified staff supervision.

Responsibilities include working with students individually and in small groups, assisting with classroom management, and supervising non-instructional activities such as lunch, bus duty, and playground duty, with emphasis on inclusion of students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credit (60) or an associate's degree or evidence of having passed Para Pro Assessment.
• Previous experience working with students in inclusive and small group settings preferred.
• Previous experience working with special education students preferred.
• Willingness to be trained to assist all instructional and behavioral needs of the students.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in classroom preparation and management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Supports students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Empathy

Professionalism

Student engagement

Small group instruction

Confidentiality

Inclusive education

Teamwork

Education

Two years college credit (60) or associate degree

ParaPro assessment knowledge

Experience with special needs students preferred

Job description

Gallup Hill School in Ledyard, CT, is seeking a Kindergarten Paraeducator to support reading, language arts, math and computer instruction under certified staff supervision.

Responsibilities include working with students individually and in small groups, assisting with classroom management, and supervising non-instructional activities such as lunch, bus duty, and playground duty, with emphasis on inclusion of students with special needs.