One-on-One Student Support Paraeducator

Middletown Public Schools; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Middletown Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to provide one-on-one support to a student within the classroom setting. This role helps a student build confidence, independence, and academic success through collaboration with teachers and support staff.

The position involves assisting with instruction, behavior management, and basic clerical tasks, with opportunities to contribute to a caring, team-based culture in Moody Elementary School.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, two years of college (60 credits), or have taken and passed the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience with special needs, issues, and requirements of special education students is preferred.
• Experience with positive reinforcement systems and behavioral strategies to maintain safe learning environments.
• Ability to relate to students and staff in a positive and effective manner; work with special needs children 3-21 including physically, emotionally and cognitively disabled students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching and administrative staff by performing duties in classroom instruction and behavioral interventions.
• Provide one-on-one support and assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• Assist in supervision of students on field trips and in preparation of instructional materials.
• May operate audio-visual and technological equipment and provide physical assistance as needed.

Skills

Behavioral intervention

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or 60 credits or ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Middletown Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to provide one-on-one support to a student within the classroom setting. This role helps a student build confidence, independence, and academic success through collaboration with teachers and support staff.

The position involves assisting with instruction, behavior management, and basic clerical tasks, with opportunities to contribute to a caring, team-based culture in Moody Elementary School.