Ledyard Middle School is seeking Paraeducator- for the 2024-2025 School year. The Paraeducator, under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision
- Constructs, copies and distributes and use educational materials as needed
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc
- Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
- Assists guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed
- Performs any other related duties as assigned
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Genuine interest in serving the needs of students and the ability to operate within the philosophy of the program
- Ability to engage students, work well in small groups and follow teacher instructions
- Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of individuals
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and others
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and under the supervision of program teacher
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., all Google platform apps, such as Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms)
- Professional demeanor
Qualifications: - Two years of college credit (60) or hold an associate's (or higher) degree or evidence of having passed Para Pro Assessment
- Previous experience working with students in inclusive and small group settings preferred
- Previous experience working with special education students preferred
- Prior experience working with special needs students preferred
- Willingness to be trained to assist all instructional and behavioral needs of the students
For additional information about the assessment please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Paraeducator/Paraeducator-Information-and-Resources/What-Next
Physical Requirements: - Works in standard office and school building environments
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
- May require placing and securing students on a bus and riding the bus to and from school daily of some students
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions
- Position can require physical interaction with students who have difficulty regulating emotions and controlling behavior.
- Must occasionally lift, move, or support other staff with physically escorting students and toileting.
Pay and Benefits: - 28.5 hours a week, follows the school calendar
- Starting pa $17.00 per hour
- Paid time off
To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.
Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website,http://www.ledyard.net/district/employment_opportunities
or
Access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/ to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.
