Special Ed Paraeducator Instructional Support-TEAM

Young World Physical Education; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 68,880,000 - 73,012,800; Full time

Job summary

Norwich Public Schools is seeking a Special Ed Paraeducator to support elementary and middle school students in the TEAM program. You will assist the classroom teacher with instruction, behavior management, recordkeeping, and ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.

Duties include working with individuals and small groups, accompanying trips, preparing visual aids, supporting behavior/social skills programs, and performing routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Assist classroom teacher in education of students, including behavior management and safety.
• Recordkeeping and clerical duties relevant to special education.
• De-escalation and physical management training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual and small groups to reinforce material and foster independence.
• Accompany students on field trips as needed.
• Establish supportive relationships while maintaining authority and student confidentiality.
• Assist with large and small group activities and prepare instructional visuals.

Education

Associate’s Degree

Two years of college (60 credits)

Passing Parapro Exam prior to employment

Job description

Special Ed Paraeducator Instructional Support-TEAM

Norwich Public Schools, Multiple Locations - Norwich, Connecticut

Reports To: Director of Student Services and School Principal

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree; or
• Two years of college (60 credits); or
• Passing Parapro Exam prior to employment

General Description

The Special Education TEAM program is for elementary and middle school students with challenging behaviors and social emotional needs. To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety; organization; and interaction and communication with students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, and foster skills while encouraging independence
• Accompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessary
• Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role as an authority figure
• Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information or situations
• Assist with large and small group activities
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality
• Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of audio-visual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Assist the teacher in implementing behavior/social skills programs
• Remain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environment
• Assist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as needed
• Punctual and consistent in meeting daily time schedules
• Receptive to new ideas and suggestions
• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties
• Demonstrate knowledge of all transportation procedures, including early and late dismissals and busing
• De-escalation and physical management training required (will be provided) - performing physical restraints may be needed in this position
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned
• Punctuality and regular attendance required

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information.

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
• Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds
• Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Municipal Employees Union "Independent".

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $24.13 Per Hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 90 Town Street
• Norwich, Connecticut 06360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]