SSS Para

Goodwin University Educational Services; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin University Magnet Schools is seeking an instructor to support student learning in the classroom and building, starting at an hourly rate of $23.00.

The role requires at least a 2-year degree, 60 credits in child development, and passing the Para Pro Exam, with duties including activity planning, documentation, and maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
• At least 60 credits in higher education in child development or related field.
• Passing Para Pro Exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher to identify long and short-term objectives for students.
• Assist teacher to prepare and maintain written plans.
• Assist teacher in documenting student work.
• Assist teacher to plan and implement activities (tiered instruction, centers, circle time, tech) as needed.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and manage student behavior.
• Maintain records and submit reports within deadlines.
• Respect student differences and protect their well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Student welfare awareness

Data reporting

Teamwork with children

Education

Associate degree

60 credits in child development

Para Pro Exam

Job description

Job Location: EAST HARFORD, CT 06118

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

(Submit Resume, unofficial transcripts 60+ credits OR copy of passing Para pro test, (3) professional references)

Multiple Openings: Interviews will begin on July 6th

Position Summary

The instructor is responsible for working with and supporting the education of students in the classroom and throughout the building. Starting hourly rate is $23.00

Essential Duties

• Assist teacher to identify long and short-term individual students, class and program objectives.
• Assist teacher to prepare and maintain written plans as needed.
• Assist teacher in gathering and utilizing documentation of student work.
• Assist teacher to plan and implement individual and group activities (tiered instruction, academic and play-based centers, circle time, technology activities, etc) as needed.
• Alert teacher to any unusual events occurring with the students.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact.
• Be responsible for appropriate behavior management of students.
• Follow routine school, program, and organizational procedures.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.
• Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
• Handle personal information related to students in a professional and confidential manner.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
• Attend professional development activities as appropriate.
• Perform other reasonable areas of responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to meet the unique requirements of the program and clients thereof.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred
• At least 60 credits in higher education in child development or related field
• Passing Para Pro Exam

Work Experience

• Ability to work well with children

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Background and comfort with use of technology.
• Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
• Ability to keep accurate data and reports.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.

Goodwin University Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.