Paraeducator, Bilingual (K-8), Itinerant (Home school _cpLocation J. Martinez)

IMDiversity; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Board of Education seeks a Paraeducator (Bilingual) for John S. Martinez School (K-8). The role supports an itinerant program and assists in implementing an inclusive curriculum.

The position requires an Associate Degree or 60 college credits, or ParaPro, and involves collaboration with teachers, staff, and families within a 10-month work year.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in establishing a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teacher on lesson plans and curriculum activities.
• Prepare and maintain classroom materials and supplies.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in school activities.
• Observe and support individual goals for each child.
• Support diverse cultural backgrounds and learning styles in the classroom.
• Plan and document curriculum activities across developmental areas.
• Promote self-concept and positive student experiences.
• Attend parent meetings and involve families in the program.
• Provide for students' physical needs as necessary.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate Degree or 60 college credits

Job description

Paraeducator, Bilingual (K-8), Itinerant (Home school __cpLocation J. Martinez) JobID: 6586
Position Type:
Paraeducator & Head Teacher/Non-Certified Teacher

Location:
John S. Martinez School (K - 8)

TITLE: Paraeducator (Local Union 3429)

SALARY: $23,524 - $31,271

REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor/Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
• Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
• Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.
• Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
• Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.
• Attends all parent meetings as required.
• Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.
• Provide for students' physical needs, including diapering

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands of the Job

• Adheres to federal, state and municipal physical health guidelines including immunization, employment physical and required health and safety training.
• The physical ability to frequently lift, move or hold children with a range of weight from 10-60 pounds (occasionally the job will require lifting, moving or holding children more than 60 pounds).
• The physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
• The physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.
• The ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 10-Month work year. Local 3429, Group I. The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.
• To view Medical Benefit information: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/human-resources/medical-benefits

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluating personnel.