Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

PARAEDUCATOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION (GROUP 1)

CRANBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

Essential Functions

All Paraeducators

• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives

• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety

• Follow teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy

• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans

• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups

• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance

• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress

• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials

• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers

• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips

• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Special Education Paraeducators

• Perform all responsibilities listed above for all paraeducators and

• Follow teacher's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals

• Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program

• Provide escort and mobility assistance to students

• Assist and support students during community-based activities including, but not limited to job coach activities

• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feeding

• Implement behavioral programs developed by teacher

• Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher

• Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Ability to record data with accuracy

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively

• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors

• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation

• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors

• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner

• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist

• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist

Qualifications/Certificates

• High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate

• Bachelor's Degree, Preferred

• Associate's degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college required

• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred

• For Special Education Paraeducators-specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred

• May require fluency in Spanish

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday

• Friday (27.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)

Salary: In accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Group: One

Bargaining Unit: NFEP

Work year: August

• June (10 Months/40 weeks)

Benefits: Limited Available