Connecticut Reap East Hartford , CT 06108
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description:
The Goodwin University Magnet School System is looking for A Paraeducator to cover our school district which includes our Elementary School Riverside Magnet serving students grades Pre-k-5, and our Middle and High School's The Connecticut River Academy (http://www.ctriveracademy.org) which is a Sustainability Studies/Early College magnet school operated by Goodwin University on its river campus in East Hartford serving students in grades 6 through 12.
POSITION SUMMARY
The instructor is responsible for working with and supporting the education of students in the classroom and throughout the building. Associate's Degree in child development or related field preferred or high school with Child Development Associate Certification required. An associate instructor is responsible for coordinating the activities of teachers who work with students in the classroom. The associate Instructor is responsible to the Principal and Assistant Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist teacher to identify long and short-term individual students, class and program objectives.
Assist teacher to prepare and maintain written plans as needed.
Assist teacher in gathering and utilizing documentation of student work.
Assist teacher to plan and implement individual and group activities (tiered instruction, academic and play-based centers, circle time, technology activities, etc) as needed.
Alert teacher to any unusual events occurring with the students.
Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact.
Be responsible for appropriate behavior management of students.
Follow routine school, program, and organizational procedures.
Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.
Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
Handle personal information related to students in a professional and confidential manner.
Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
Attend professional development activities as appropriate.
Perform other reasonable areas of responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to meet the unique requirements of the program and clients thereof.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred
At Least 60 credits in higher education in child development or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
If you are interested in this position please contact Marisa Diaz at:
MDiaz@Goodwinmagnetsystem.org
Connecticut Reap