Special Education Paraprofessional — Classroom & IEP Support

Plainfield School District; Wauregan (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Wauregan, CT is seeking a dedicated school aide to support certified staff in classrooms and assist with instructional activities. The role involves reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction, both in one-on-one and small-group settings, under supervision.

You will assist with testing and assignments, participate in planning and materials distribution, help manage behavior, document progress, and support field trips while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College coursework completion or equivalent required.
• Experience with special needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist professional staff with administration and correction of tests and assessments.
• Prepare classroom materials and reinforce instructional strategies.
• Document student progress and maintain records.
• Support classroom behavior management to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Supervise lunch, bus duty, playground, study hall and other non-instructional areas.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision purposes.
• Assist with parent contact to encourage involvement in education.
• Support students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Small groups

Classroom supervision

Record keeping

IEP support

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

College coursework

Special needs experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Sylvania in Wauregan, CT is seeking a dedicated school aide to support certified staff in classrooms and assist with instructional activities. The role involves reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction, both in one-on-one and small-group settings, under supervision.

You will assist with testing and assignments, participate in planning and materials distribution, help manage behavior, document progress, and support field trips while maintaining confidentiality and