Paraeducator (K)

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

Job summary

New Haven Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator to assist in maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The role supports teachers through planning, curriculum activities, and materials management, while promoting student growth and involvement of families in the program.

The position involves coordinating with staff to respect cultural and individual student needs, assisting in documenting activities, and ensuring physical needs are met, including diapering,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits required or eligible with ParaPro Assessment score.
• ParaPro Assessment passing score or equivalent certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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, workshops, etc., and takes responsibility for personal growth.
• Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals.
• Works with teacher to ensure the classroom supports and respects diverse backgrounds, languages, and learning styles.
• Assists in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities across developmental areas.
• Collaborates with teacher to provide experiences and atmosphere supporting each child's self-concept.
• Attends all parent meetings as required and involves parents in the classroom and program areas.
• Provide for students' physical needs, including diapering.

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Qualifying score on ParaPro Assessment

Job description

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 & Responsibilities

• 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.

Evaluation

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