What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional position at Hartford Public Schools?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have 60 credit hours at an approved institution of higher learning, or must have passed the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
- Must be able to successfully complete required Safe Schools training.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong sense of empathy
- Drive to help students succeed
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provide one-on-one or small group instructional support to students under the direction of the classroom teachers and the Special Education Teacher.
- Support student academic, behavioral, and emotional needs as outlined by a students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Provide positive and nurturing guidance for a student.
- Assist classroom teachers in supporting Individualized Education Plans.
- Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community, following and upholding district standards.
- Interact and supervise students during non-instructional times.
- Engage in on-going professional learning.
- Corrects students' work related to assigned small groups or individual students.
- Works as a team with the other paraprofessional’s to support the learning process and supervision of students.
- Helps students with instructional materials or instructional equipment assigned by the teacher.
- Communicates with the special education teacher regarding the student's academic and behavioral needs on a weekly basis.
- Operates copier, laminator and other equipment as needed.
- Participates in district professional development.
- Other duties may be assigned by the building principal to assist in student learning in classrooms or to provide supervision to students where needed
- Supervises classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, lunchroom, detention, and playground as assigned by building principal.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.30 - $15.64 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Physical Setting:
- Public school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $16
