Special Education Paraprofessional Position Grades 4-8- Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate and Mi

Special Education Paraprofessional Position – Grades 4‑8 – Haddam‑Killingworth Intermediate and Middle School

Haddam‑Killingworth Intermediate and Middle School is seeking a full‑time paraprofessional. The position is contract.

• Ensure the safety of students.
• Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper government authority.
• Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher about students' needs and requirements including IEP or 504 goals and accommodations.
• Assist students with classwork.
• Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Provide assistance to classroom teacher, special education teacher, or related services.
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary.
• Provide self‑care, toileting and feeding assistance to students as necessary.
• Collect academic and behavioral data.

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with children or in a school setting.

• Ability to follow student plans and directives from certified staff.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptable as assignment may change due to students moving in/out of the district or changing student support needs.
• Ability to learn and utilize technology such as the Google Suite, Chrome Books, or other assistive supports.

• CT Department of Children and Families background check.
• State and national criminal history record check. Documents must be submitted within 10 days of hire.

• This is a 10‑month, exempt position.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Connecticut law, it is the policy of the Regional School District 17 to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.