Job Description:

Instructional Assistant / Paraprofessional
Litchfield, CT 06759
Full-Time Hourly Position

Apply Here: https://cjrconnecticutjuniorrepublic.applytojob.com/apply/t6ufdE9PbC/Instructional-Assistant-Paraprofessional


GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Special Education Instructional Assistant assists students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher.  They will assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and strives to promote dignity in all relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree (or equivalent credits-60); Bachelor degree preferred
• Experience working with students in special education programs
• Experience with reinforcing and supporting a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs

SCHEDULE AND RATE OF PAY:

• Monday – Friday 7:30am-2:30pm
• Hourly paying position
  • English speaking - $18.00 per hour
  • Spanish speaking - $19.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide instructional and behavioral support for students
• Support academic and vocational teachers in developing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on the individual student, their needs, interests and abilities
• Assist in enforcing rules of behavior for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
• Assist teachers/instructors to implement IEPs for specific students
• Guide students from one area of the program to another
• Supervise students in common areas
• Assist students with classroom assignments
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:

• Free daily nutritious meals
• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance