Paraeducator - Instructional Assistant

EAST LYME PUBLIC SCHOOLS; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

East Lyme Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant to support students under a certified teacher's direction, planning lessons and delivering tailored instruction in collaboration with the classroom team.

The role requires strict confidentiality, ethical conduct, and the ability to work both independently and with others, including supervision of students and assisting with health-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Passing score on ParaPro/Para Pathways, or an Associates Degree, or 60 hours of college credit.

Responsibilities

• Instructs/tutors students individually or in small groups under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Plans lessons and implements lesson plans in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Work independently or as part of a team and accompany students into inclusive settings.
• Assist with toileting, feeding and health responsibilities as needed.
• Support with loading/unloading of students onto vehicles and supervise behavior programs.

Skills

Ethical behavior

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independence

Student-focused

Education

ParaPro/Para Pathways passing score

Associates Degree

60 hours of college credit

Job description

Education and/or Experience: Minimum Requirement:

Passing score on ParaPro/Para Pathways, or an Associates Degree, or 60 hours of college credit

Union Contract:

East Lyme Paraprofessional Employees Local 1250of Council 4 AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Summary: Instructs/tutors students individually or in small groups under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher. Plans lessons, provides instruction, plans individual instruction per the student's instructional plan in collaboration with the classroom teacher. Implements lesson plans independently or in collaboration with the certified teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned. The Instructional Assistant shall:

• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students/staff.
• Possess the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Work with individuals and/or small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher and foster skills while encouraging independence.
• Accompany student(s) into inclusive settings.
• Establish, as fully as possible, a supportive relationship with the student(s) while maintaining the role as an authority figure.
• Remain student-focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally-appropriate environment.
• Establish a positive, appropriate rapport with students as socially and age appropriate.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, and any other health responsibilities.
• Assist with loading and unloading of students onto vans, buses, taxis, etc.
• Lift/restrain student when necessary.
• Alert appropriate staff to any problem or special information about individual students.
• Assist the teacher in implementing behavior programs.
• Assist in collecting and creating suitable materials for educational displays.
• Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operation of audiovisual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties.
• Be punctual and consistent in meeting daily time schedules throughout the school year.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with other staff members.
• Sanitize classrooms as required by health care plans.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.