Educational Paraprofessional Position

Job Description:

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TITLE:

Para educator (Local Union 3429)

SALARY: $23,524 - $31,271

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Supervisor/Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

* Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

* Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.

* Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.

* Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.

* Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.

* Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.

* Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.

* Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.

* Attends all parent meetings as required.

* Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.

* Provide for students' physical needs, including diapering

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the Para Pro Assessment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands of the Job

* Adheres to federal, state and municipal physical health guidelines including immunization, employment physical and required health and safety training.

* The physical ability to frequently lift, move or hold children with a range of weight from 10-60 pounds (occasionally the job will require lifting, moving or holding children more than 60 pounds).

* The physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.

* The physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.

* The ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* 10-Month work year. Local 3429, Group I. The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.

EVALUATION:

* Performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluating personnel.