Educational Paraprofessional Position

Job Description:

EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1 Community Drive

East Hampton, CT 06424

Telephone: (860) 365-4000

Fax: (860) 365-4004

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Posting Date: August 8, 2024

POSITION: Special Education Paraeducator - 10-month Position

LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT: East Hampton High School (Grades 9-12)

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August 2024

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff. Assists certified staff in devising individualized strategies to accommodate the needs and abilities of students.

Pay Range: $19.00-26.50 depending on experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of math, reading and writing instruction.

• Ability and desire to work with students with emotional and behavior concerns.

• Ability to record data.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Able to be a team player.

• Two year associates degree or equivalent

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/easthampton/onlineapp/

Only completed applications with required documentation submitted will be considered

To obtain further information contact:

Eric Verner

15 North Maple St.

East Hampton, CT 06424

Office (860) 365-4009

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools:

The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall

provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.