Paraeducator, Special Education (PreK)

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

Job summary

IMDiversity location in New Haven, CT is seeking a Paraeducator (Local Union 3429) to support a Special Education PreK classroom. The role supports a learning environment focused on emotional, physical, and cognitive development under the supervision of a principal or director.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree or 60 college credits or a ParaPro score, and will assist in planning activities, communicating with families, and maintaining classroom materials.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Consult with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Assist the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Participate in all planned school activities and staff meetings; pursue personal growth.
• Observe each child’s strengths and needs and help set individual goals.
• Work with the teacher to ensure the classroom supports diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Assist in planning and documenting curriculum activities across developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive, social.
• Collaborate with the teacher and staff to involve parents in the classroom and program.
• Provide for students’ physical needs, including diapering.

Skills

Classroom support

Curriculum planning

Observation skills

Education

Associate Degree or 60 college credits

Job description

Paraeducator, Special Education (PreK) JobID: 6552
Position Type:
Paraeducator & Head Teacher/Non-Certified Teacher

Location:
Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Childhood Learning Center

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 & RESPONSIBILITES:

• 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.

To view Medical Benefit information, click here: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/human-resources/medical-benefits

EVALUATION:

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