TITLE : Paraeducator , Special Education (Local Union 3429)
Bilingual preferred
SALARY : $23,397 - $24,926
REPORTS TO : Principal / Supervisor / Director
POSITION SUMMARY : The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES :
- Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
- Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
- Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
- Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
- Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
- Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.
- Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas : physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
- Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.
- Attends all parent meetings as required.
- Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.
- Provide for students’ physical needs, including diapering
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Physical Demands of the Job
- Adheres to federal, state and municipal physical health guidelines including immunization, employment physical and required health and safety training.
- The physical ability to frequently lift, move or hold children with a range of weight from 10-60 pounds (occasionally the job will require lifting, moving or holding children more than 60 pounds).
- The physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
- The physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.
- The ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
10-Month work year. Local 3429, Group I. The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.
EVALUATION :
- Performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on evaluating personnel.
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