Position: Special Education Paraprofessional- Extended School Year (half day)(multiple positions available)

Qualifications: College graduate and/or evidence of having passed the ParaPro assessment required. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to; work in multiple educational settings, be flexible, maintain confidentiality, and show passion and enthusiasm for their assignment.

Responsibilities: Provide instructional and behavioral support in classroom settings and individually under the direct supervision of a certified special education case manager.

Terms of Employment: Position begins July 1-July 25, 2024 Work week: Monday -Thursday 8:45 am -12:15pm.

Application Procedure: Apply online only https://www.applitrack.com/avon/onlineapp/default.aspx

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Avon Board of Education prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.

Any employee or student wishing to file a complaint regarding discrimination may obtain a copy of the Board's complaint procedures and complaint form which are included in the Board's Administrative Regulations Regarding Non-Discrimination/Personnel. These regulations accompany Board Policy 4118.11/4218.11/5145.4 and are available online

at http://www.avon.k12.ct.us/district/board-of-education/pages/policies or upon request from the main office of any district school.

If a complaint involves allegations of discrimination or harassment based on reasons such as gender/sex or disability, such complaints will be handled under other appropriate policies (e.g., Board Policy 4000.1/5145.5 Sexual Harassment; Board Policy 5145, Section 504).

The district Title IX Coordinator is Roberto Medic (860) 404-4700

The building Title IX Coordinators are:

* Avon High School: William Boudreau, Diana DeVivo, Tim Filon, Jamaal Lee, and Stephanie Lockhart - (860) 404-4740

* Avon Middle School: Sarah Chaves, Mark Summa, and Kristina Wallace - (860) 404-4770

* Thompson Brook School: Noam Sturm, Todd Markham, and Elizabeth Salvatore - (860) 404-4870

* Pine Grove School: Amy Borio, Jessica Buckle, and Beata Celejewski - (860) 404-4790

* Roaring Brook School: Susan Horvath, Lisa Schwoerke - (860) 404-4810

* Central Office: Lori Arnold and Tasonn Haynes - (860) 404-4700

* Districtwide: Myles Altimus, James Connelly, Maggie Dreher, Elizabeth Ferry, Jess Giannini, Jodi Kryzanski, and Susan Russo

Anyone who has questions or concerns about the Board's policies regarding discrimination on the basis of disability may contact the Section 504/ADA Coordinator:

* Tiffany Fox (860) 404-4700

Any employee also may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education:

* Office for Civil Rights, Boston Office (617) 289-0111

U.S. Department of Education

8th Floor

5 Post Office Square

Boston, MA 02109-3921 http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html

Employees may also file a complaint regarding employment discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity

Commission:

* Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Boston Area Office (800) 669-4000

John F. Kennedy Federal Building

475 Government Center

Boston, MA 02203

Employees may also file a complaint with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities:

* Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (800) 477-5737

450 Columbus Blvd.

Hartford, CT 06103-1835