SSS Para

Job Location:

EAST HARFORD, CT 06118

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Education

(Submit Resume, unofficial transcripts 60+ credits OR copy of passing Para pro test, (3) professional references)

Multiple Openings:
Interviews will begin on July 6th

The instructor is responsible for working with and supporting the education of students in the classroom and throughout the building. Starting hourly rate is $23.00

• 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.

• High School Diploma required;
  Associate Degree preferred
• At least 60 credits in higher education in child development or related field
• Passing Para Pro Exam

• Ability to work well with children

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Background and comfort with use of technology.
• Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
• Ability to keep accurate data and reports.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.

Goodwin University Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.