Find & Apply For Teacher Assistant Jobs in Portland, Connecticut

TITLE:

Paraprofessional Online Applications ONLY Accepted on

Applitrack:

https://www.applitrack.com/portlandct/onlineapp/ No paper copies

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Job Goals:

® To assist the teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve appropriate skill levels as determined by the teacher and/or IEP.

Reports To:

Teacher / Building Principal /

Director of Student Services Qualifications:

1. Minimum High School Diploma 2. Ability to follow teacher direction and written plans to meet individual needs of children. 3. Demonstrate ability to meet and work effectively with students, staff, parents and community in a professional and courteous manner. 4. Ability to maintain student confidentiality. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 6. Prior work with young adults and/or young children preferred.

Performance/Responsibilities :

• Follow teacher instructions and carry out team decisions.
• Interact constructively with and demonstrate respect for learners, families and other school personnel.
• Use copy machines, computers and other equipment to prepare learning materials and resources.
• Assist teacher with modifying learning materials and activities to meet the needs of individuals with different ability levels, learning styles or language backgrounds as directed.
• Carry out teacher developed behavioral strategies and procedures that facilitate the learning of children with challenging behaviors.
• Assist student with activities as designed and identified by physical and occupational therapists and speech language pathologists as directed.
• Monitor and assist children in other learning environments (e.g., library, computer lab, lunchroom, playground, and busses).
• Use functional (informal) assessment instruments developed by teacher to document and maintain data on learner behaviors and performance and to objectively report the results.
• Assist teacher in maintaining learner records as required by the district/state.
• Perform assigned tasks under the supervision of teacher in a manner consistent with professional and ethical guidelines established by the state or district.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to diversity and individual differences among learners, their families and school personnel.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.39 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person