Special Education Paraeducator: Student Support

Stafford Public Schools; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education at Stafford Elementary School. This full-time position works 32.50 hours per week to support certified teachers in delivering instruction and behavioral supports.

The role involves working with students individually, in small groups, and in whole-class settings, following IEP/504 plans, monitoring progress, and assisting with life and vocational skills, while maintaining confidentiality and a professional demeanour.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent or passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually, in small groups, and/or whole groups in the educational setting providing assistance as directed by a certified teacher.
• Provides students additional opportunities to practice academic, social, behavioral, life and vocational skills.
• Assists classroom teacher with monitoring student behavior and records behavior data when required by the IEP/504 plan.
• Implements recommendations of the PPT/504 Team to support attainment of IEP goals or implements 504 plan.
• Implements recommendations of pupil services and related services personnel for specific students.
• Provides modifications and accommodations as specified by the IEP or 504 plan and behavior plans.
• Integrates assistive technology as required by the IEP or 504 plan.
• Assists students with physical care needs which may include routinely changing diapers and other life skills.
• Reports observations of student progress and concerns to the supervising teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality of student/staff/school-related information at all times.
• Shares student information only with supervising teacher, appropriate pupil services and related services personnel, and school administrator(s).
• Assists in cafeteria, auditorium, gym, recess, homeroom, playground, playing fields, bus loading/unloading, and at work sites.
• Displays a positive and courteous attitude.
• Follows all Board of Education policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator(s).

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred

Job description

Stafford Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education at Stafford Elementary School. This full-time position works 32.50 hours per week to support certified teachers in delivering instruction and behavioral supports.

The role involves working with students individually, in small groups, and in whole-class settings, following IEP/504 plans, monitoring progress, and assisting with life and vocational skills, while maintaining confidentiality and a professional demeanour.