Paraeducator - Special Education - Group ; SY

School Year Special Education Para educator

Under the direct supervision of a special education teacher, the para educator supports students to participate in their educational program.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow the teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses, and field trips
• Assist and support students in using computers, iPads, or other media to access the curriculum
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Special Education Paraeducators:

• Perform all responsibilities listed above for all para educators
• Follow the teacher's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to students
• Assist and support students during community-based activities, including, but not limited to, job coach activities
• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills, including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation, and/or feeding
• Implement behavioral programs developed by the teacher
• Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to record data with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by the teacher, supervisor, Principal, or ELL Instructional Specialist
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor, or ELL Instructional Specialist

Qualifications/Certificates:

• High School diploma or equivalency and Para Pro Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree, Preferred
• Associate's Degree in education or related field, or Para Pro Certificate, or two (2) years of college required
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• For Special Education Paraeducators specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
• May require fluency in Spanish

Days:
Monday Friday (27.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)

Salary: $25.74 - $30.68

Group:
One

Bargaining Unit: NFEP

Work year:
August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)

Benefits:
Limited Availability