Job Description:

Location: John Trumbull Primary School
 
Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education and Building Administrator 
 
Anticipated Start Date: January 2, 2025 
                    
Required Certifications & Qualifications
A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required

Preferred Qualifications
    Previous experience working with special education students. 

    Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students

Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

    Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans

    Modify tasks in live time as needed

    Ability to balance providing support to assigned students while simultaneously building independence as appropriate

    Work with other students in the classroom as needed, under the direction of the classroom/special education teachers

    Effective use of written and verbal communication skills

    Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others

    Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs and other students in the classroom

    Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs

    Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living, as needed, for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities

    Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives

    Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision

Additional Duties
Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator

Work Schedule
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

    16.25 hours per week/3.25 hours per day

*The district reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.

Terms of Employment
    184 Days

    Step 1- $17.20 per hour

    Active Paraprofessional Union Members stay on the current step

All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.