MILL RIVER UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB POSTING & DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR ___________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION TITLE: Special Education Paraeducator, 1.0 FTE START DATE: ImmediatelyLOCATION(S) Wallingford Elementary School (location is subject to change based on student needs as determined by the Administration) SUPERVISED BY: Director and Assistant Director of Student Services in collaboration with Building Principals BASIC FUNCTION: To provide a variety of developmental, academic, and behavioral support services to eligible students.WORKS WITH: Students, Teachers, Administration QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ability to interact effectively, including all written, non-verbal and verbal interactions, with students and co-workers.2. Ability to take direction and feedback when provided, and to work independently when needed.3. Ability to implement a variety of developmental, academic, and behavioral supports under the supervision/direction of licensed personnel and administration.4. Must be willing to work amongst any school campuses within the MRUUSD, in accordance with the provisions of the Master Agreement for Support Staff.5. Must possess an Associates’ Degree or the equivalent; or the ability to pass a competency assessment, prior to the start of employment.6. Ability to work flexibly and adaptably through changing circumstances and needs.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Provide direct support to eligible students to meet their developmental, academic, and behavioral needs in accordance with an educational plan and supervision/direction from licensed personnel.2. Manage any and all behavioral challenges using positive and proactive approaches in accordance with district expectations and protocols.3. Complete district-mandated trainings, workshops, and Professional Development opportunities as directed.4. Assist with data-collection tasks as assigned by staff.5. Complete Medicaid billing as required.6. Other responsibilities as assigned.