Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities: 
Maintain confidentiality of all records and documents.
Assist with the implementation of any student plan.
Work closely with students, teachers, nurses, and staff.
Maintain a safe and caring environment. 
Maintain and keep current records and data; prepare and supply reports as needed.
Consult with and assist special ed. teacher in working with students, as needed.
Work with individual or small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
Supervise students in community-centered or optimal learning environments.
Before commencing employment, professional training will be provided as required.

Competencies and Qualifications:
Prefer experience with students with challenging behaviors
Sensitive to and aware of student needs
Courteous verbal communication
Team approach

Computer skills: using software to monitor student performance; communicating with teachers via email 
Positive human relations and the ability to build rapport with children are essential
Knowledgeable and understanding of child development
Able to operate office machines such as copiers and computers or the willingness to learn
Required by the State of CT to be fingerprinted
Minimum of high school diploma; AA or BA degree preferable and any State of CT requirements

Working Conditions: This is a 10-month position (180 days), 6.5 hours per day (8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.)

Salary/Benefits:
Salary:  Step 1 of the Local 1303-266 Agreement
Health / Dental Ins. offered
Paid holidays
See the Local 1303-266 Agreement for details.  
 
For more information, please contact the Pupil Services office at 860-824-5639