Job Description:

Theory of Action for Middletown Public Schools: 

If Middletown believes that every student has the right quality, student-centered education, THEN adults will cultivate creative, accessible, and innovative structures and opportunities with students, AND every student will demonstrate personalized growth and achieve at high levels to thrive in life.

Broad Function:

This position serves as a support for ESY classrooms.

Elementary Academic M-Th 9-11 

Elementary High Needs M-F 9-12

Secondary M-F 9-12

Transition M-Th 8:30-1

Staff hours are 15 minutes before and after program hours.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide support to ESY students under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher

Effectively communicate with staff regarding student progress 

Utilize safe & appropriate procedures when working with students 

Maintain student confidentiality

Assist in preparing student materials as instructed

Collaborate with team including special education teacher, related service staff, BCBA and co-workers

Assist with supervision of student arrival and dismissal

Qualifications and Experience:

Current experience working with students demonstrating a range of academic and social learning needs

Physical and Mental Demands / Work Environment:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in the office or work site(s)

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift or carry objects less than thirty (30) pounds

Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing and typing

Ability to see and read objects closely, as wiring, labels on equipment, reading/proofreading a report, using a computer monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system and verifying the accuracy of financial information

Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, as in using a telephone or radio, distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech, including using a radio

Ability to learn and acquire an understanding of new information, methodologies and techniques and how they apply to school goals and operations

Memory adequate to perform tasks/assignments given over long periods of time

Ability to concentrate on a task for more than 60 minutes

Applicants must be committed to working the entire ESY session.  

Salary & Compensation:

$25/hour or current rate of pay if higher than $25