Kindergarten Paraeducator: Grow with Kids, Mon–Fri, Benefits

Berlin Public Schools; Griswold (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

Berlin Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for Kindergarten at Griswold Elementary School. You will support a certified teacher by supervising students, providing instruction, and preparing materials.

You will help implement behavior management systems and assist with classroom tasks in classrooms and hallways. Qualifications include a high school diploma or higher education, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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. Teaching certification preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative manner
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision
• 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
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including students and adults
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, supervise and work with students individually and in groups, provide instruction, prepare materials, be responsible for implementing and monitoring ongoing behavior management systems, perform assigned classroom tasks, supervise students in classrooms and in hallways.
• Perform other duties as directed by administration.

Job description

Berlin Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for Kindergarten at Griswold Elementary School. You will support a certified teacher by supervising students, providing instruction, and preparing materials.

You will help implement behavior management systems and assist with classroom tasks in classrooms and hallways. Qualifications include a high school diploma or higher education, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.