Paraeducator Moody

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

We’re seeking a dedicated, compassionate para educator to provide one-on-one support to a student in the classroom setting. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful daily impact by helping a student build confidence, independence, and academic success.

If you’re passionate about education and want to play a vital role in a child’s growth, we encourage you to apply and become part of a collaborative, caring team.

Middletown Public Schools is looking for Paraeducators

Mission Statement: Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.

• Empowerment:
  Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.
• Community:
  Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.
• Growth:
  Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration, inspiring lifelong learners.
• Authenticity:
  Middletown Public Schools embraces each person’s authenticity and cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.

Location: Moody Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal;
Case Manager;
Special Education Supervisor and/or Director of Special Education & Pupil Services

Broad Function: The purpose of this position is to assist teaching and administrative staff by performing duties associated with the classroom instruction, behavioral intervention for students and clerical functions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receives oral and written instruction from the supervising teacher(s).
• Assists students in achieving academic success.
• Works with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire.)
• Personal care.
• Social integration.
• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teacher as well as related service staff.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Pupil Services department.
• Organizes work according to school schedule or special program.
• Receives information from teacher or other certified staff member and provides feedback to the teacher concerning student’s needs and progress.
• Reinforces subject matter with students according to the teacher's lesson plans.
• Assists students, individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• Provides physical and instructional assistance to students in regular and special education classes in a variety of academic, vocational and other activities.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of students on field trips, if appropriate.
• Assists teachers in the preparation of materials for instruction.
• May sometimes monitor the classroom in absence of the teacher.
• May operate audio-visual and technological equipment.
• May be required to provide physical assistance to children including lifting, toileting, diapering, etc.
• May perform related duties as required, based on the educational needs of the students.
• Assist in carrying out positive reinforcement procedures and reactive strategies identified in a behavior support plan, such as prompting students to switch to functionally equivalent replacement behavior and debriefing during the school day.
• Assistant with data collection; take data on goals, continued and ongoing student progress when trained by appropriate staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

Qualifications and

Experience:

• An Associate Degree, two years of college (60 credits), or have taken and passed the Para Pro Assessment.
• Experience in working with children who receive special education is preferred.
• Ex…