Instructional Paraprofessional (PT)

Location
Farmington, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Jul 17, 2019
Ref
1445
3 hours per day, school year. Position has 3 personal days.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college credit or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachleor's degree preferred.
  • Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
  • Consideration will be given to the following:
  • ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
  • various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.


  • SALARY: $21.24 per hour

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

    The instructional paraprofessional provides 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. Paraprofessionals work under the direction of classroom teachers / case managers.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    A. Supporting Instruction
  • Tutoring/ instruction under the direction of classroom teacher
    2. Supporting students during classroom group work
  • Modifying instructional materials
  • Assisting students with technology
  • Helping students maintain focus and engagement
  • Documentation and Data
  • Understanding students' goals and individual needs
  • Observing and collecting data on student progress
  • Organizing data and writing notes / summaries
  • Giving feedback on student work / behavior

  • Student Management
  • Monitor hallways, study halls
  • Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations
  • Follow student behavior plans
  • Clerical
  • Scheduling activities
  • Copying, stapling, etc.
  • Other
  • Handling records and student information in a confidential manner
  • Complete all assigned mandated training programs
  • May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


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