Paraeducator / 28.75 Hour / Special Education / Norton Elementary School

Cheshire Public Schools; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available

Job summary

Cheshire Public Schools is seeking a 28.75-hour Special Education Paraeducator at Norton Elementary School to support students during instruction and supervise lunch and recess. You will accompany students to specials (art, music) and assist with developmentally appropriate practices under the classroom teacher's supervision.

Experience with young children is required, with two years of college credit or an associate degree or a state paraprofessional assessment preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to supervise lunch and recess and support instruction.
• Paraprofessional assessment or higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students during whole and small group instruction.
• Supervise lunch and recess and accompany students to specials (art, music).
• Assist with classroom instruction under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Skills

Experience with young children

Education

Two years of college credits / Associates degree / paraprofessional assessment

Job description

28.75 HRS SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR

NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

Paraeducator to work supporting students during whole and small group instruction as well as working with individual children throughout the day. Responsibilities include supervising lunch and recess and accompanying students to specials (art, music). Experience working with young children is necessary and an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices is desirable. Other tasks as needed to support classroom instruction under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Supervised By: School principal.

Qualifications

Two years of college credit OR Associates Degree or higher OR has passed a State Board of Education Adopted paraprofessional assessment.

Salary: In accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and CSEA/SEIU Local 2001/760 in Behalf of the Cheshire Paraeducators and Lunchroom/Playground Aides. Starting Salary $18.63/hr. Benefits Available.