What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator; Part Time position at Oxford Public Schools(CT)?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Assists the teacher to provide a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment.
CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the teacher in providing instruction to the children, by reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
- Helps student(s) master equipment and instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
- Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
- Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers.
- Assists the teacher in maintaining assigned student(s) discipline.
- May require placing and securing students on a bus.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
- Assists with the supervision of student(s) during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, in the cafeteria, hallways, and bus duties.
- Escorts student(s) to areas of special instruction; i.e., library, gym, etc.
- Performs other duties as required to maintain the efficient operation of the school.
- Any duties as assigned by the Administration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work harmoniously with students, teachers and others.
- Ability and willingness to carry over and apply skills from ongoing training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have 2 years of college credit or hold an Associates (or higher) degree or evident of passing the Parapro test.
- Willingness to be trained to assist all instructional and behavioral needs of the students.
- Previous experience working with special education students preferred.
Salary: as per the current Labor Agreement