Qualifications: 

Hired on/after January 8, 2002 or later: Associate’s Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment

Reports To:  Director of Student Services and School Principal.
 
General Description:  To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety; organization; and interaction and communication with students.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1. Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, and foster skills while encouraging independence
 
2. Accompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessary
 
3. Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role as an authority figure
 
4. Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information or situations
 
5. Assist with large and small group activities
 
6. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality
 
7. Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of audio-visual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
 
8. Assist the teacher in implementing behavior/social skills programs
 
9. Remain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environment
 
10. Assist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as needed
 
11. Punctual and consistent in meeting daily time schedules
 
12. Receptive to new ideas and suggestions
 
13. Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties
 
14. Demonstrate knowledge of all transportation procedures, including early and late Dismissals
15. Restrained training required (may be provided) - physical restraint may be needed in this position
 
16. Perform other related duties as may be assigned
 
 
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Municipal Employees Union "Independent".
 
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.