Job Description:

Title: Special Education Paraeducator, 32.5 Hours/Week

School: Head O’Meadow School

Starting Date: Immediately

Responsibilities:

 Work under the direction of special education teacher(s) to support individuals and/or small

groups of students in all areas of academics

 Ability to positively support the development of social-emotional skills

 Ability to implement behavior support strategies and collect data, as needed

 Ability to support student use of various learning strategies

 Ability to support independent living skills, as needed

 Provide assistance to teacher(s) in classroom tasks

 Assist in other various capacities, as needed

 Specific duties will vary based on grade level, content area, and student needs

Skills Required:

 Ability to assist in classroom instruction to support student learning

 Ability to follow through on direction(s)

 Ability to establish positive rapport with students

 Possess strong teamwork and communication skills

 Ability to remain calm, neutral and patient

 Adapt easily to change

Qualifications:

Must have completed the equivalent of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, OR earned an

Associate’s Degree (or higher), OR attained a passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are

committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff.

We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

Remuneration: $17.78 per hour

Interested candidates must apply online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx