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Job Description
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Oxford Public Schools(CT)
District Wide - Oxford, Connecticut This job is also posted in Oxford Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5679578
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Special Needs Paraprofessional To help the teacher accomplish teaching objectives by meeting the special needs of students or small groups to help achieve appropriate skill levels. Assists the teacher to provide a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment.
Special Needs Paraprofessional Job Description
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
CLASSROOM
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists students with individual, special needs including but not limited to personal hygiene needs, toileting, and any other care permitted by law.
Assists the teacher in providing instruction to the children, by reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual student needs, interests, and abilities
Have two years of college credit or hold an associate's (or higher) degree or evidence of passing the Parapro Test.
Previous experience working with students in inclusive and small group settings preferred
Previous experience working with special education students preferred
Willingness to be trained to assist all instructional and behavioral needs of the students
May require placing and securing students on a bus and riding the bus to and from school daily of some students
Ability and willingness to carry over and apply skills from ongoing training
Any duties as assigned by the administration
Salary:
as per the current Labor Agreement with differential
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required