Special Education Paraeducator
REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 16 · Prospect, CT · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time
This is a union position with benefits.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Requirements
- Two years of college (Associate’s Degree), or 60 college credits, or have passed the Para Praxis Test
Preferred Experience
- Assists the teacher and/or independently instructs students within small assigned groups or individually, making appropriate adaptations and modifications in academic, social, vocational, and survival skills
- Works with students to maintain appropriate behavior in classroom settings using behavioral modification techniques
- Assists with student discipline using positive "time out" approach, when appropriate
- Performs various clerical duties associated with classroom and mainstream, including support of PT, OT, and PE specials
- Assists the teacher with informal student assessment, prepares IEP report cards, activity record, charting, and Discrete Trial Program in a special setting
- May monitor class for a short period of time in the absence of the teacher
- Performs other related duties as assigned