Oakwood Collaborative School: Special Education Paraeducator

Oakwood Collaborative School:
Special Education Para educator

Date Available:

School Year

Paraeducators of Stamford Association, Inc./UPSEU

Per Para educator Contract Wage Schedule IV.

The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

To serve as an integral member of the student support team to provide services to students in accordance with the goals/objectives identified by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students in specialized programs, including those with Autism and other Developmental Disorders, with the overarching goal of promoting student independence and autonomy. Students enrolled in this class have difficulties with behavior, social skills, and learning in a general education setting.

Stamford Public Schools is partnering with Cooperative Educational Services to expand in-district programming for students requiring increased support based on their individual needs. Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S.) is certified and approved by the Developmental Therapy Institute to provide training and consultation using the methods and materials to implement Developmental Therapy and Teaching (DTT). C.E.S. has operated highly regarded schools for students with Autism and other Developmental Disorders for more than thirty years.

These schools are presently known as the Oakview Schools. This partnership will allow for SPS students to engage in C.E.S.'s Developmental Therapy and Teaching within their community. Classes will be small and the school day is highly structured, predictable, and highly focused on social communication and emotional regulation as foundations for learning and relating. Classrooms have at least one teacher and four para educators.

Learning is occurring in small groups, with individual instruction as well. Data is taken to drive educational decision making. Related services can include BCBA, speech therapy, social skills, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

• Length of day will be 7.5 hours daily (7:55 AM to 3:55 PM). Additional 1 hour daily will be paid.
• Length of year will include the standard school year plus 4 weeks of ESY. ESY staff day is 8:15am-2:15pm.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:
Major Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, Qualifications.

Note:

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• External Candidates:
  Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years, one of which is from either a current or recent supervisor or someone currently in a leadership role.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.