CREC Preschool at Progress Drive Paraeducator - JOB ID# 14348
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Building Administrator, and with the support and oversight of a certified staff member, Paraeducators support certified staff in delivering educational services and programming to students, providing individualized or small-group assistance to enhance learning and foster student success. They assist with classroom management, support students with specialized needs, and help implement educational plans and activities. The Paraeducator works closely with educators to create a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment, ensuring students receive the support necessary to meet their academic, social, and developmental goals. This role may involve assisting with instructional tasks, preparing materials, and monitoring student progress.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch, bus duty, playground duty, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
COMPETENCIES:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
- Demonstrate a dedication to all learners – especially those historically marginalized.
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
Interpersonal Competencies:
- Support in creating positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
- Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
- Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.
Cognitive Competencies:
- Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to support learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
- Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
- Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.
Instructional Competencies:
- Support in personalizing learning experiences.
- Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
- Assist with the use of technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
QUALIFICATIONS:
For Title I-funded programs: (1) a high school diploma plus two years of college credit, or (2) an Associate of Arts degree, or (3) a passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment.
- For non-Title I-funded programs, a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Prior experience working with children with disabilities is desirable.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Comprehensive benefit time package
To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php
JOB ID# 14348 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut