Redding Elementary School: Special Education Paraeducators (Several Openings)

Redding Elementary School: Special Education Paraeducators (several openings) JobID: 1162

Position Type:

Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

6/14/2024

Location:

Redding Elementary School, Redding, CT

Date Available:

08/27/2024

Closing Date:

Until filled

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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:

• Must have two years of college credit; OR Associates Degree or higher; OR must provide evidence of having passed the 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 Examination is the recognized assessment.)

• Previous experience working with young children in a school setting a plus

• Must be flexible, creative, have a good sense of humor, and demonstrate strong organizational skills

• Must be highly motivated and self-directed

Responsibilities:

• Assist students in one-to-one instruction and/or provide support for special education students in the general education classroom

• Implement IEP goals as directed by the Special Education teacher

• Collect data regarding student performance in the resource room and/or general education classroom

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

Applicants must submit the following:

• Formal letter of application addressed to Jennifer Hankla, Supervisor of Special Services

• Three letters of recommendation

• Transcripts from post-secondary education

• If applicable, evidence of passing grade on ParaPro Exam

• Internal applicants need only to submit a letter of application with an updated resume to the Supervisor of Special Services

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.