Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

GLASTONBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Glastonbury, Connecticut

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION:

Paraprofessional, Part-Time (Union Position)

Special Education

Hopewell Elementary School

• The location of your assignment is subject to change based on student needs in the district.

WAGES:

$19.30 per hour

SCHEDULE:

10-month position, 18 hrs. per week

DUTIES:

Responsible for the support of students receiving special education services in a variety of settings. Duties may include supporting students with academic work and attention to task; implementing behavior intervention plans; facilitating social interaction with peers.

Assists students in self-care areas as needed, including but not limited to personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, mobility and lifting. Performs related duties as required or as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to relate well to students with disabilities, to follow a schedule with flexibility to changes. Must be able to assist students in self-care areas which may include lifting.

Good communication skills are required. Previous experience working with students with a variety of disabilities preferred, including but not limited to students with autism.

APPLICATIONS:

Apply online at www.glastonburyus.org - Job ID #2342

See Special Education Paraprofessional Job Description posted on Glastonbury Public Schools' website for complete information on job requirements and qualifications.

GLASTONBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS COMMITTED TO INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.