Paraeducator - SOAR - 5.5 Hours/Day

Meriden Public Schools; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Meriden Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with a range of needs, including multiple handicapped and autism, under teacher supervision in various classroom settings.

The role involves assisting with academic tasks, mobility, personal care, feeding, toileting, and participation in therapy routines, field trips, and life skills activities, with duties assigned by the teacher and principal.

Qualifications

• Requires Para-Pro Certificate, Associate Degree, or 60 college credits.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with personal hygiene.
• Adaptable to schedule changes and able to support various classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in daily academic and physical activities.
• Support Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy routines.
• Provide mobility assistance and personal care support.
• Participate in field trips and life skills instruction.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Data recording

Feeding support

Personal hygiene assistance

Flexible scheduling

Disability experience

Education

Para-Pro Certificate

Associate Degree

60 college credits

Job description

Description

The paraprofessional will work with a variety of students, including multiple handicapped and autism, under the supervision of the special education and regular education teachers to provide academic and physical assistance to promote student achievement of goals and objectives. This involves supporting students in all aspects of their day and the ability to work in diverse classroom settings, which may include, but is not limited to, assistance with Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy routines, therapy activities, physical assistance for mobility, lifting, personal care, toileting, grooming, feeding, parallel exercise, swimming, field trips, life skills instruction and all other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or building principal.

Requirements

A Para-Pro Certificate, an status Associate Degree, or 60 college credits are required to fulfill this position.

Please note that until you fulfill the above requirements, you will be hired as a substitute paraeducator. This does not include any benefits and is an hourly rate of $18.10.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess the skills to assist in all school activities. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, support student instruction, record data as needed, and assist students with feeding, toileting, and other personal hygiene. Applicants must be flexible and able to adjust to schedule changes as directed by the teacher and/or principal. Additional coursework and/or experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Salary

$18.92/ hr

The Meriden Board of Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran, or other protected class status under applicable law in any of its education programs, activities or employment policies.