Paraeducator / 30 Hours / Special Education / Barnum Elementary School

Cheshire Public Schools; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator for Barnum Elementary School to support students during instruction and to assist with classroom activities. The role includes supervision during lunch and recess and escorting students to specials, with emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices.

Two years of college credits or an Associates Degree (or higher) is required, along with the paraprofessional assessment.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credit or an Associates Degree or higher required.
• Paraprofessional assessment per State Board of Education preferred or required.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students during whole and small group instruction.
• Supervise lunch and recess and accompany students to specials (art, music).
• Assist classroom teacher with routine tasks and individual instruction as needed.

Skills

Experience with young children

Education

Two years of college credit or Associates Degree or higher

Paraprofessional assessment (State Board of Education)

Job description

PARAEDUCATOR 30 HOURS

SPECIAL EDUCATION

BARNUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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.

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. Benefits Available. $18.63 per hour.

CPS reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the closing date.