Paraeducator - In School Suspension

IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION CLASSROOM PARAEDUCATOR

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Principal, supervises students assigned to an in-school suspension classroom for behavior reasons, provides instruction and assistance regarding assignments as appropriate.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a para-educator, the ISS paraeducator will be required to monitor students assigned to the in-school suspension room, maintain accurate disciplinary records, provide cafeteria prepared lunches to ISS students, obtain class work from regular teacher for ISS students, and work cooperatively with the Administrators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise a group of students assigned to an In-School Suspension classroom for behavioral reasons.
• Prepare and maintain various records and reports regarding the In-School Suspension program, including student names, attendance, grade, date, periods sent to classroom, student’s teacher and offense.
• Distribute assignments to students; provide instruction and assistance as appropriate.
• Monitor completion of work; provide feedback to students; provide instruction and assistance as needed.
• Organize and maintain files of instructional materials for student use as needed.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
• Must exhibit good judgment, patience, tact and courtesy.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.
• Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.
• Basic subjects taught in district schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Basic instructional techniques.
• School and classroom rules, procedures and practices.
• Appropriate rules, methods and techniques for maintaining a disciplined environment.
• Methods of organizing and maintaining files of instructional materials.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable.

MINIMUM QUALITIFCATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must meet Highly Qualified compliance requirements, as applicable. Candidates must possess an Associates Degree or 60 college credits OR successful completion of the Parapro Assessment Examination.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to support needs associated English language learners
• Experience/training in working with children preferred.

Working Conditions:

• 32.5 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day, 7:30am-2:30pm Monday-Friday
• Hourly Rate as per Union Contract

Application Procedure:
Apply Online
http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us