What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at MERIDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Description:
The paraprofessional will assist the special education teacher to provide academic and physical assistance to promote student achievement of goals and objectives and the implementation of behavioral strategies. This involves supporting students in all aspects of their day and the ability to work in diverse classroom settings which may include, but not limited to: therapy activities, physical assistance for mobility, lifting, personal care, toileting, grooming, feeding, parallel exercise, swimming, field trips, life skills instruction and all other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or building principal.
Qualifications:
Applicants should possess the skills to assist in all school activities. Applicants must be able to support student instruction, record data as needed, assist students with feeding, toileting and other personal hygiene. Applicant must be familiar with or willing to learn sign language to assist a hearing impaired student. Applicants must be flexible and able to adjust to schedule changes as directed by the teacher and/or principal.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.99 per hour
Expected hours: 28.75 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Physical Setting:
- Public school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17