Paraeducator - Academic Learning Center

Bradley School 155 David Humphreys Road, Derby, CT. 06418 (203) 736-5040 Job Description: Purpose: Assists and participates in teaching and providing support for specific elementary student(s); carries out lesson plans and other curriculum provided by the classroom Teacher; participates in professional development, as needed.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Education or a related field with Experience with children Can independently lift up to 10 lbs., if necessary Prompt, reliable, dependable, honest, ability to accept constructive feedback from supervisors Good oral and written communication skills Prior PMT training is preferred Responsibilities Classroom: Assist the classroom teacher in implementing age / developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining an orderly, clean, welcoming classroom for students. Interact positively with students at all times. Maintain visual supervision of children at all times. Observe individual students daily, maintain up-to-date information on assigned students, and provide input to the classroom teacher for conferences.

Maintain appropriate documentation for each child, as directed by the classroom teacher. Professional Development / miscellaneous Be familiar with state licensing regulations regarding staff/student ratios, hand washing, communicable disease information, etc. Report any unsafe or uncomfortable working conditions to the School Principal immediately.

Sensitivity to individual children and their families regarding ethnicity, differences in cultures, religious affiliations, family structure, etc. Working cooperatively with the teacher and serving as a positive role model for students.

Requirements

upon Hire Provide proof of Physical Examination with a statement of good health from a Primary Care physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician's assistant; this may be dated within the last 12 months before hire; and then every two years after. Proof of a negative TB test upon hire. Three letters of reference from adults not related to the employee.

Completed application for employment. Fingerprint cards and DCF release of information forms. Sign up on the CT Charts-a-course registry. Resume, if applicable. Official Post-Secondary Transcripts or Parapro test results indicating a passing score.