Require Special Education Paraprofessional in Connecticut

Job title: Special Education Paraprofessional Company: Farmington Public Schools Job description: Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for West District Elementary School. ?Position may be 1:1 with a student and is dependent upon the needs of the student. Experience with students on the autism spectrum, specifically ABA and DTI preffered. Position is 6.5 hours per day , school year. Full medical benefits, 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days. QUALIFICATIONS: A. Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred. B. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers. C. Consideration will be given to the following: 1. ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form. 2. various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus. REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and School Principal SALARY: $22.99-$26.87 per hour dependent upon experience GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Special Service Paraprofessional will provide personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting up to 50 pounds and toileting) and assists with medicine regimen. The paraprofessional also may provide a variety of instructional services and classroom support to staff and students. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Supporting Instruction Tutoring/One-on-one instruction ?Circulating in class * Helping group instruction

• Modifying instructional materials
• Assisting students with technology
• Assisting students with tests and assessments

B. Documentation and Data * Observing and collecting data on students

• Organizing ? data, graphs
• Recording student progress ? including data
• Taking classroom notes ? contents, etc.
• Taking attendance

C. Student Management * Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting and toileting)

• Assists with medicine regimen
• Monitor hallways, study halls
• Maintain on-task behavior
• Corrects minor behavioral problems
• Escort students to other classes

D. Clerical * Scheduling activities

• Copying, stapling, etc.
• Operate media
• Maintain equipment

E. Other * Handling records in a confidential manner

• Performs related duties as assigned

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