Job Information
Windham Public Schools SPED Paraprofessional in Willimantic, Connecticut
SPED Paraprofessional JobID: 5541
Position Type:
Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
1/12/2024
Location:
Charles H Barrows STEM Academy
POSITION DESCRIPTION Assist the classroom teacher by helping physically, mentally and/or educationally disadvantaged students learn skills that will broaden their educational experiences and contribute to their development and to assist in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students.RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups
Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students’ needs and requirements including IEP goals
Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary
Receive oral or written instructions from the supervising teacher
Maintain student records to include progress reports, attendance, etc.
Record student learning data as directed
Assist in preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
Communicate in a positive manner with parents on the progress of students
Act as expert classroom support to substitute in absence of teacher
Assist students with classwork
Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Attend meetings and professional development training as required
Prepare materials for class projects
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Perform other duties as assigned by classroom teacher/Principal
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Experience working with young children
Ability to implement behavioral goals
Ability to understand child development
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS
2 years experience with children
Associate’s degree or Para Pro certificate
Teaching experience desired
Experience working in school setting; public school preferred
Experience working with students with special needs
Familiarity with working in a library
Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred, not required
Days: Monday – FridaySalary: In accordance with the WFEP contract
Click to Apply at: WindhamPublicSchools (https://www.applitrack.com/windham/OnlineApp/default.aspx) WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.