Paraeducator/RBT

Derby Public Schools; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RBT certified candidates receive $5 per hour stipend

Job summary

Derby Public Schools is seeking a qualified candidate to assist and participate in teaching elementary school-aged children at Irving School Learning Centers. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, maintaining classroom order, and supervising children. Ideal candidates possess a ParaPro Certificate or an Associate's Degree and good communication skills. Experience in ABA is a plus. This role emphasizes teamwork with the classroom teacher and positive interaction with students.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates should have a ParaPro Certificate or Associate's Degree.
• Must demonstrate promptness, reliability, and good communication skills.
• Experience in ABA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain an orderly and clean classroom environment.
• Interact positively with children and supervise them continuously.
• Document children's progress and maintain portfolios.
• Keep community areas of the building neat and clean.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Reliability and dependability

Interaction with children

Education

ParaPro Certificate or Associate's Degree

Job description

Irving School Learning Centers

Assists and participates in teaching, protecting and providing care for elementary school aged children; carries out lesson plans and other curriculum provided by the classroom teacher; participates in planning lessons, staff meetings, professional development etc.

Qualifications

ParaPro Certificate or Associate's Degree preferred. Prompt, reliable, dependable candidate with good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teacher in implementation of age/developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

Assist classroom teacher maintaining an orderly, clean, welcoming classroom for children and parents.

Present any notes, communication, messages to the classroom teacher immediately upon receiving from the parent or other adult.

Interact positively with children at all times. Maintain visual supervision of children at all times. Observe individual children daily, maintain up-to-date information in assigned portfolio to provide to classroom teacher for conferences.

Maintain appropriate documentation for each child, as directed by classroom teacher, accident/incident report, sick report, daily notes, etc.

Assist in keeping community areas of building neat and clean, including playground areas, bathrooms, snack area, common area, refrigerator, supply cabinets, etc. Keep all educational materials appropriately cleaned and sanitized.

Participate in DCF Mandated Reporter, First Aid, and PMT if required.

Report any unsafe or uncomfortable working conditions to the Building Administrator immediately.

Work cooperatively with teacher and provide a role model for children.

Previous ABA experience a plus.

• RBT certified candidates shall receive $5 per hour stipend.

Other Information

FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.

Nondiscrimination

The conditions or privileges of employment in this school system, including the wages, hours, terms and benefits, shall be applied without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, ancestry, residence, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, pregnancy, or physical disability, (including but not limited to blindness) except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need. Thereby the board of education seeks to extend the advantages of public education with full equality of educational opportunity to all pupils and personnel. Neither the board nor any employee nor any other person may aid or compel the performance of an unfair labor practice as defined by law.