What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alternative Classroom Paraprofessional position at Hartford School District?
Job Overview
Hartford Memorial Middle School (a grade 6-8 school of approximately 300 students) is searching for an Alternative Classroom Paraprofessional to work in tandem with the Special Educator and Teacher within The Phoenix Program. This program is part of a multi-tiered system of support offering an engaging classroom setting for students whose academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs may be different than that of their peers.
Specifically, the person in this position will support students within the classroom setting on social emotional and executive functioning skill development, as well as in access to their academic learning. While the majority of the work will be with a small group of students, there will be opportunity for one-to-one support and intervention. Ongoing training, supervision, and oversight will be provided by the Phoenix Team, HMMS Administration, and Hartford School District Clinical Director.
HSD is committed to a proactive, inclusive, relationship-based, and trauma-informed approach that contributes to and promotes a safe, healthy, socially and academically vibrant climate for all stakeholders where building positive relationships is the priority.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Phoenix team to support students with social-emotional and behavioral needs
- Provide support for students transitioning into and out of the alternative classroom
- Process behavioral incidents with students to help them build reflective skills
- Support and implement behavior plans for students, as needed
- Provide structure and boundaries for students throughout their school day
- Provide academic support as needed
- Provide support on the bus during student transportation to and from school
- Track data as requested by the team
Pay: $22.35 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $30