Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
11/28/2023
Location:
Region One School District
Date Available:
When Filled
Closing Date:
When FilledDescription: Special Education Paraprofessional
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of all records and documents.
• Assist with the implementation of any student plan.
• Work closely with students, teachers, nurse, and staff.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment.
• Maintain and keep current records and data; prepare and supply reports as needed.
• Consult with and assist special ed. teacher in working with students, as needed.
• Work with individual or small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in community-centered or optimal learning environments.
• Prior to commencing employment, professional training will be provided as required.

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Prefer experience with students with challenging behaviors
• Sensitive to and aware of student needs
• Courteous verbal communication
• Team approach
• Computer skills: using software to monitor student performance; communicating with teachers via email
• Positive human relations and the ability to build rapport with children are essential
• Knowledgeable and understanding of child development
• Able to operate office machines such as copiers and computers or the willingness to learn
• Required by the State of CT to be fingerprinted
• Minimum of high school diploma; AA or BA degree preferable and any State of CT requirements

Working Conditions: This is a 10-month position (180 days), 6.5 hours per day (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Salary/Benefits:

• Salary: $21.51/hour
• Health / Dental Ins. offered
• Paid time off
• More salary and benefit information can be found in the AFSCME Local 1303-266 Union Agreement

Application/Interview Procedure:

• Apply online at www.region1schools.org. Click JobID: 1326.
• Applicants will be screened on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged.
• Interviews with a possible call back.

For more information, please contact Jody Pegorari at 860-824-5123 ext 1322 or jpegorari@region1schools.org.
Regional School District No. 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.