Paraprofessional Special Education Inclusion - 5.5 Hours/Day

Sylvania; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 2,549,000 - 3,100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Meriden Board of Education is seeking a paraeducator to support students with a range of needs under the supervision of special education and general education teachers. This role involves assisting with academic tasks and daily living activities to help students achieve goals and objectives in a collaborative classroom setting.

You will assist with mobility, personal care, feeding, toileting, and therapy-related activities, including OT & PT routines, to promote inclusive participation and

Qualifications

• Para-Pro Certificate or an Associate Degree is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Schedule flexibility and adaptability to change as directed by teachers and principals.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and physical assistance to promote student achievement under teacher supervision.
• Support students in a diverse range of activities, including OT & PT routines, therapy activities, and field trips.

Skills

Student support

Mobility assistance

Education

Para-Pro Certificate

Associate Degree

60 college credits

Job description

Description

The paraprofessional will work with a variety of students, including students with multiple handicaps 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.

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

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.