Special Education Support Paraeducator

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator to assist in small group and individual pupil instruction at Edgewood Pre-K Academy (located at Greene Hills Elementary School) in Bristol, Connecticut.

Under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher, you will support instructional activities, maintain discipline, escort students, assist with IEPs, and supervise during recess and lunch. This is a 6.5-hour daily position with 8:00 am to 2:30 pm hours, ASAP date of service.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with two years of college credit or an associate degree.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to work under supervision in a classroom setting with appropriate supports.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is sometimes required.
• Work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist staff in implementing IEPs.
• Supervise students at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist in filing materials and preparing paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems observed.
• May require toileting assistance.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Computer basics

Reasoning ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college credit / associate degree

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Bristol Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator to assist in small group and individual pupil instruction at Edgewood Pre-K Academy (located at Greene Hills Elementary School) in Bristol, Connecticut.

Under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher, you will support instructional activities, maintain discipline, escort students, assist with IEPs, and supervise during recess and lunch. This is a 6.5-hour daily position with 8:00 am to 2:30 pm hours, ASAP date of service.