Special Education Paraeducator: Hands-On Student Support

Meriden School District; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriden Board of Education seeks a paraprofessional to support students with and without disabilities under teacher supervision. Duties include academic and physical assistance, therapy activity support, and daily personal care tasks in diverse classroom settings.

Qualifications include a Para-Pro Certificate, an Associate Degree, or 60 college credits. Substitute paraeducator status may apply with an hourly rate of $18.10; there is no benefits until requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist students with feeding, toileting, grooming.
• Capable of supporting in diverse classroom settings and with therapy routines.

Responsibilities

• Support OT/PT routines and therapy activities.
• Provide academic and physical assistance to promote student goals.
• Assist with mobility, lifting, personal care, feeding, toileting, and life skills instruction.
• Support field trips and daily activities as assigned by teachers/principal.

Skills

Assist in classroom

Lift up to 50 lbs

Data recording

Flexible scheduling

Education

Para-Pro Certificate

Associate Degree

60 college credits

Job description

Meriden Board of Education seeks a paraprofessional to support students with and without disabilities under teacher supervision. Duties include academic and physical assistance, therapy activity support, and daily personal care tasks in diverse classroom settings.

Qualifications include a Para-Pro Certificate, an Associate Degree, or 60 college credits. Substitute paraeducator status may apply with an hourly rate of $18.10; there is no benefits until requirements are met.