Classroom Teacher / Substitute Teacher In All Subject Areas

Job Description:

Description: Long-Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of all records and documents.

• Assist with the implementation of any student plan.

• Work closely with students, teachers, nurse, and staff.

• Maintain a safe and caring environment.

• Maintain and keep current records and data; prepare and supply reports as needed.

• Consult with and assist special ed. teacher in working with students, as needed.

• Work with individual or small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher.

• Supervise students in community-centered or optimal learning environments.

• Before commencing employment, professional training will be provided as required.

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Prefer experience with students with challenging behaviors

• Sensitive to and aware of student needs

• Courteous verbal communication

• Team approach

• Computer skills: using software to monitor student performance; communicating with teachers via email

• Positive human relations and the ability to build rapport with children are essential

• Knowledgeable and understanding of child development

• Able to operate office machines such as copiers and computers or the willingness to learn

• Required by the State of CT to be fingerprinted

• Minimum of high school diploma; AA or BA degree preferable and any State of CT requirements

Working Conditions: This is temporary Long term Substitute Position. Monday

• Friday, 6.5 hours per day (8:15 a.m.

• 3:15 p.m.) until the end of the 2023-24 school year

Salary/Benefits:

• Salary: $102.00 / day

Application/Interview Procedure:

• Apply online; click JobID: 1410

• Applicants will be screened on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged.

• Interviews with a possible call back.

For more information, please contact the Pupil Services office at 860-824-5639