Preschool Paraeducator: Special Needs & Learning Support

Sylvania; Wauregan (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support certified staff in helping students meet learning goals. The role involves guiding students, small-group work, and assisting with tests and materials to reinforce skills in reading, math, and computer use.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, behavior management, and supervising non-instructional activities, with emphasis on supporting students with special needs and participating in IEP-related activities to maximize inclusive

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college coursework or NCLB exam.
• Prior experience with special needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Skills

Instruction compliance

Arithmetic skills

PC literacy (Word/Excel)

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

IEP understanding

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

College coursework / NCLB exam

Experience with special needs (desirable)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support certified staff in helping students meet learning goals. The role involves guiding students, small-group work, and assisting with tests and materials to reinforce skills in reading, math, and computer use.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, behavior management, and supervising non-instructional activities, with emphasis on supporting students with special needs and participating in IEP-related activities to maximize inclusive