Paraeducator - STARS- 6 Hours/Day

Sylvania; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Meriden, CT seeks a paraprofessional to assist diverse learners under teacher supervision, providing academic and physical support across activities and therapies.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, data recording, and assisting with personal care; substitutes are hired until requirements are met. Hourly pay is offered, with no benefits for this status.

Qualifications

• Para-Pro Certificate, an Associate Degree, or 60 college credits are required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Substitute paraeducator until requirements are fulfilled; no benefits with this status.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and physical assistance to promote student goals.
• Support OT/PT routines, therapy activities and mobility tasks.
• Assist teachers and principals and adapt to schedule changes.

Skills

Student support

Data recording

Mobility assistance

Adaptability

Education

ParaPro 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 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.

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.