Educational Paraprofessional Position

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

JOB GOAL:

To assist the certified staff member in achieving student learning objectives by working with individual students with special needs or small student groups to help them achieve skill levels as determined by the teacher, case manager, assessment materials, and/or their Individual Education Plans.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduation from High School required;

* Some college preferred.

* Competency in the basic subject areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.

* Ability and temperament to motivate and work with special needs students.

* Ability to follow through on teacher prepared instructions and/or lesson plans with minimal supervision.

* Completion of Physical Management Training, CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen and other training as required.

RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY:

Responsible for quality and quantity of own work as assigned by teacher or building administrator.

Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.