SPED Paraprofessional: Student Success Partner

Wilton High School; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilton Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Special Education Paraprofessional at Wilton High School in Wilton, CT. The role supports certified staff and helps students with special needs to achieve objectives.

The position requires a High School diploma, with some college preferred, and training such as CPR/First Aid. The paraprofessional will assist with instruction, data collection, and daily activities under teacher supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School required.
• Some college preferred.
• Competency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to motivate and work with special needs students.
• Ability to follow through on teacher instructions with minimal supervision.
• Completion of Physical Management Training, CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen and other training as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing strategies to reinforce learning for individual students or small groups.
• Collect data on student progress and activities throughout the instructional day.
• Work with students to reinforce learning and support study/organizational skills.
• Alert the teacher to problems or information about a student.
• Collaborate with teachers, aides, administrators, specialists and parents.

Skills

Motivation to work with special needs

Follow-through on teacher instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Job description

Wilton Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Special Education Paraprofessional at Wilton High School in Wilton, CT. The role supports certified staff and helps students with special needs to achieve objectives.

The position requires a High School diploma, with some college preferred, and training such as CPR/First Aid. The paraprofessional will assist with instruction, data collection, and daily activities under teacher supervision.