Special Education Paraeducator — Learning & Student Support

New Haven Public Schools; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,524 - 31,271; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator to support classroom teachers in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for every student.

The role involves assisting with plans, curriculum activities, and classroom materials; promoting inclusive practices; attending meetings; and helping with students' physical needs as required. This is a 10-month position under Local 3429.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro Assessment.
• Demonstrates ability to assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Supports teacher in plans, curriculum activities, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
• Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
• Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.
• Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
• Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.
• Attends all parent meetings as required.
• Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.
• Provide for students' physical needs, including diapering.

Education

Associate Degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro Assessment

Job description

New Haven Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator to support classroom teachers in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for every student.

The role involves assisting with plans, curriculum activities, and classroom materials; promoting inclusive practices; attending meetings; and helping with students' physical needs as required. This is a 10-month position under Local 3429.