Paraeducator - Special Ed PreK, Torrington Public Schools


Position:
Paraeducator - Special Ed PreK

Job ID:
5832

County:
EdAdvance


Posted:
September 21, 2024




Contact Information:
Torrington Public Schools
355 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
District Website

Contact:
Human Resources
Phone: (860) 489-2327
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

Special Education Paraeducator position in the PreK Program for assignment located at Forbes Elementary School (Grades 4-5)

Job Summary and Functions:
Under the direction of a certified teacher, works with students with disabilities in small groups or individually, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
 
Assists in the maintenance of materials, equipment, and records of students and any additional tasks as deemed necessary by the special education teacher or supervisor in order to meet the needs of each child according to their IEP.

 
Qualifications:
Associate Degree and/or 60 college credits or successful passing of the Para-Pro Exam.
Previous experience working in a school setting or with groups of children preferred.
Warm and supportive personality with the ability to relate to children with a variety of special needs and disabilities
Ability to maintain the rules of confidentiality and the rights of all children.



Other:

Terms of Employment: 10-month schedule, 183 work days, 35 hours per week. Starting pay in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement is $17.71 per hour, with comprehensive medical benefit package and tuition reimbursement.