Substitute Paraprofessional - Supportive Classroom Aide

Iu17; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 20,093 - 28,618; Part time

Job summary

Somers Public Schools in Somers, CT is seeking an ESS Substitute Paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher and provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. Responsibilities include providing instructional reinforcement for individual or small groups, assisting with classroom management, and helping prepare materials and equipment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, and required clearances; the position pays $17.68

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State/FBI Criminal History Clearance required.
• DCF Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Clearance required.
• Education Employment Verification – Act 16-67 required.
• Tuberculosis Test required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
• Help with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State/FBI Criminal History Clearance

Department of Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Record Clearance

Education Employment Verification – Act 16-67

Tuberculosis Test

Job description

Somers Public Schools in Somers, CT is seeking an ESS Substitute Paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher and provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. Responsibilities include providing instructional reinforcement for individual or small groups, assisting with classroom management, and helping prepare materials and equipment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, and required clearances; the position pays $17.68