Paraeducator - Academic Learning Center

Derby Public Schools; United States; In loco; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bradley School in Derby, CT is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support teaching and help implement age-appropriate lesson plans for elementary students. You will work closely with the classroom teacher to create a welcoming, orderly learning environment and to monitor students' daily activities.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree in Education or related field, have experience with children, and can lift up to 10 lbs.

Competenze

• Associate's degree in Education or related field.
• Experience with children.
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs if necessary.
• PMT training is preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist classroom teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Assist classroom teacher in maintaining an orderly, welcoming classroom for students.
• Interact positively with students at all times.
• Maintain visual supervision of children at all times.
• Observe individual students daily and provide input to conferences.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for each child as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Familiar with state licensing regulations regarding staff/student ratios and health info.
• Report unsafe conditions to the School Principal.
• Work cooperatively with the teacher and serve as a positive role model for students.

Conoscenze

Experience with children

Good oral and written communication

Formazione

Associate's degree in Education or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location:
  Bradley School
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  08/27/2026

Bradley School 155 David Humphreys Road, Derby, CT. 06418
[phone]

Job Description

Purpose: Assists and participates in teaching and providing support for specific elementary student(s); carries out lesson plans and other curriculum provided by the classroom Teacher; participates in professional development, as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Education or a related field with
• Experience with children
• Can independently lift up to 10lbs., if necessary
  • Prompt, reliable, dependable, honest, ability to accept constructive feedback from supervisors
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Prior PMT training is preferred

Responsibilities

Classroom

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing age / developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining an orderly, clean, welcoming classroom for students.
• Interact positively with students at all times.
• Maintain visual supervision of children at all times.
• Observe individual students daily, maintain up-to-date information on assigned students, and provide input to the classroom teacher for conferences.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for each child, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Be familiar with state licensing regulations regarding staff/student ratios, hand washing, communicable disease information, etc.
• Report any unsafe or uncomfortable working conditions to the School Principal immediately.
  • Sensitivity to individual children and their families regarding ethnicity, differences in cultures, religious affiliations, family structure, etc.
• Working cooperatively with the teacher and serving as a positive role model for students.

Requirements upon Hire

• Provide proof of Physical Examination with a statement of good health from a Primary Care physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician's assistant; this may be dated within the last 12 months before hire; and then every two years after.
• Proof of a negative TB test upon hire.
• Three letters of reference from adults not related to the employee.
• Completed application for employment.
• Fingerprint cards and DCF release of information forms.
• Sign up on the CT Charts-a-course registry.
• Resume, if applicable.
• Official Post-Secondary Transcripts or Parapro test results indicating a passing score.