Paraeducator, Currently at Stafford

BRISTOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BRISTOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS is hiring a Paraeducator at Stafford Elementary School to assist in small group and individual pupil instruction under the supervision of a special education teacher. The role supports classroom activities, discipline, and IEP implementation while ensuring student safety and engagement.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, with two years of college credit or an associate degree or completion of the Parapro Assessment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; two years college credit or associate degree; or Parapro Assessment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short memos and basic correspondence.
• Math skills: add/subtract, basic money, weight, volume and distance units.
• Computer skills: basic knowledge and experience with job related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and with instructional activities.
• Escort students between rooms and supervise recess/lunch.
• Assist with IEP implementation and prepare instructional materials.
• Perform light lifting and assist with classroom setup and paperwork.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing simple correspondence

Establishing working relationships

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college credit or associate degree

Parapro Assessment

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Position Title

PARAEDUCATOR

Department

Current at Stafford Elementary School

Salary

Per contractual agreement - Local 2267

Per contractual agreement - Local 2267 ($22.12 - $25.18/HR)

Reports To

Special Education Teacher

Summary

Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is required.
• Involves work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students while they are at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed.

Qualification Requirements

TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Two years of college credit OR hold an associate's (or higher) degree; OR successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics (Parapro Assessment).

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to push items of fifty (50) pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. When doing heavier lifting, the employee should do so with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is typical of classrooms having school children and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. This employee will work throughout the school building, on school grounds and occasionally off campus. The paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well being of students in his/her charge

Work Hours

6.5 hours per day (8:45am to 3:45pm)

Date of Service

As soon as possible