Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

Position Available: Commencing with the 2024-2025 school year. Official start date will be August 27, 2024.

Schedule: 6.25 paid hours per day, Monday-Friday when school is in session for students plus one additional day before school starts for a total of 181 workdays. One-half hour unpaid for lunch.

Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the support staff collective bargaining unit agreement. Salary range - $17.69/hour to $19.91/hour, depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications:

• Two years of college credit; or hold an associate's (or higher) degree; or pass a State Board of Education adopted paraprofessional assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of those topics (In Connecticut, the ParaPro is the recognized assessment)

• Experience working with children ages 5-10

• Fundamental understanding of the developmental needs of young children

• Flexibility and a sense of humor

Responsibilities:

• Take direction from certified Reading Specialist or Early Intervention Teacher to support students with remedial reading or writing needs in one-on-one or small group settings

• Assist with preparing instructional materials for student activities

• Respect the confidentiality of student information and not discuss them outside of the classroom

• Refer all parent concerns and questions about any student's progress to the Reading Specialist or Early Intervention Teacher

Applications will only be accepted online at the district Web site: www.er9.orgA direct link to the application page is: http://www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp/

Applicants must submit the following:

• Complete online application

• Formal letter of application

• Three letters of recommendation

• Official college transcripts (if applicable) will be required at time of hire

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redding Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.