Job Posting: Special Education Paraprofessional
Location: Peck Place School, Orange, CT
Qualifications:
Strong work ethic
Strong communication skills
Oral and/or written references from colleagues and/or supervisors testifying to the candidate’s qualifications
- A passing grade on the ParaPro Exam or Associate's Degree
Experience implementing Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) is highly preferred.
Requirements:
It is essential that instructional paraprofessionals have demonstrated experiences:
working with children (preferably in an educational setting)
following lesson plans and instructional objectives
connecting with students
facilitating learning
collaborating with colleagues (preferably in an educational setting)
adhering to student privacy and confidentiality policies
learning new techniques
with flexibility
Responsibilities :
Under the direction and supervision of the classroom and/or special education teacher, a paraprofessional will:
Provide instructional assistance under the direction of the classroom or resource room teacher, in one-to-one or small group settings
Learn and implement behavioral support plans
Work with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
Provide behavioral support which may include physical management (training provided annually)
Support students’ social integration
Implementing Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI), as planned by Special Education Teacher/Team
Collect and chart data as instructed by an educational team
Support/monitor/assist student(s) during recess/lunch, if necessary
Support/monitor/assist student(s) during sensory break(s) or other break/reinforcement periods
Communicate student needs and progress with classroom and resource teacher
Maintain strict confidentiality in regard to all aspects of student program, progress, etc.
Provide instructional and/or behavioral support for students in the general education setting
Ride the van/bus to monitor special education safety needs, if necessary
Assist students with self-care needs, (e.g., potty training, toothbrushing), if needed
Additional responsibilities as assigned
engage in duties such as, but not limited to, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal duties
Term/Duration: This position is available for immediately. Workdays follow the Orange Public Schools Student Calendar, therefore work is available on school days and days per contract agreement for 6.5 hours a day and 32.5 hours per week.
Salary: Follows Union Contract. NOTE: A stipend may be offered to the successful candidate who is a BCaBA (Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)
Application Process: To complete an online application. Go to www.oess.org.
Select “Departments”
Select “Employment”
Please upload a cover letter, a resume, and reference letters with your online application.
Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed.
Equal Employment Opportunities:
It is the Board of Education’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and that qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. The employment policies and practices of the Board are to ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally with no discrimination in employment, compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability or veteran status or any other protected basis.
