Paraeducator - Kindergarten (part-time)

Stonington Public Schools; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Stonington Public Schools in Connecticut is hiring two part-time paraeducators, each working 29 hours per week to support kindergarten and other students.

Under supervision, you will assist with feeding, toileting, classroom activities, and provide one-on-one or small group support, including social, behavioral and academic help; duties may include bus and lunchroom supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher
• 60+ college credits
• Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding snacks and toileting; support with classroom activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group social, behavioral, and academic support.
• Read to students and assist with accommodations for IEPs.
• Support non-instructional tasks, bus loading/unloading, lunchroom monitoring.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and communicate with staff and students.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60+ college credits

ParaPathways Assessment score

Job description

2 Part-time positions: 29 hours per week

REMUNERATION: Range: $18.50 - $22.02 (based on applicable experience - see Paraeducators' Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information (attached)

QUALIFICATIONS

• One of the following
• Associate's degree or higher
• Earned 60 or more college credits
• Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment

REQUIREMENTS

• This position will be primarily working with kindergarten students; however, candidates must be able to work with children of all ages and possibly with special needs.
• May be required to assist children of all ages in toileting, hygiene, feeding (snacks), and assisting with homework, recess, lunch duty, and bus duty.
• Must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) and to be able to communicate with staff and students.
• May be required to lift objects (up to 20 pounds in weight). Must be able to bend, lift, stand, and talk.
• Must be able to follow a rotating schedule.
• Must have basic computer knowledge. Experience with Google Suite preferred.

OVERVIEW

Responsible for, under the supervision of certified/licensed staff, feeding (snacks); toileting (including toilet training); clothing routines and other hygiene duties; preparing and assisting with classroom activities including one-on-one or small group social, behavioral, and academic support; reading to students; proper handling of bodily fluids in compliance with OSHA and Board of Education regulations; supporting the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs; preparing and utilizing specialized materials and/or equipment (i.. communication devices, wheelchairs, visual schedules, etc.); assisting with non-instructional tasks as needed; performing other duties relating to bus loading/unloading, securing students into car seats, playground/recess control, lunchroom monitoring, answering phones and other assignments as designated by the building administration or supervisor.