Paraeducator - River Street School

Para educator - River Street School (JOB # 13732)

Location: River Street School – Windsor, Connecticut

Type: Full‑time, 10‑month position (25/26 school year, with opportunities for extended‑day hours and a 6‑week summer program)

About the School: River Street School is a Student Services School where area public school districts refer students based on needed supports for IEP or 504 plan. The student population ranges from 5 to 21 years old, with the majority diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and requiring various supports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the special education teacher in classroom preparations and reinforce instructional materials and skills based on individual student needs.
• Implement behavior support plans, ensuring a safe and orderly classroom.
• Use everyday activities such as mealtimes and transitions as teaching opportunities.
• Accompany students on community outings, providing supervision and instruction.
• Maintain on‑task behavior throughout the school day.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and policies as outlined in the handbook.
• Apply emergency interventions as prescribed by the Safety Care Curriculum and state regulations.
• Support therapy plans in behavior, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, including data collection.
• Utilize communication devices and techniques.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with students, colleagues, and administration.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment: Use of standard office equipment, including computers, fax, and photocopiers.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Lift greater than 25 pounds.
• Move between kneeling and standing positions with ease and without outside support.
• Perform tasks requiring kneeling on one or both knees.
• Get up and down from the floor without assistance.
• Bend from the legs with ease.
• Shuffle quickly on feet (front to back, back to front, side to side).
• Work in standard office, school building, bus, or van environments.
• Work outdoors during student activities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in de‑escalation and restraint training (Safety Care).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Follow instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, and others.
• Build supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with parents and staff.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.
• Strong interest in learning to work with students with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a 4‑year degree in psychology, education, speech pathology, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with a diverse population of individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in human services or providing direct care.
• Ability to pass a two‑day Safety Care training program without restrictions.

Benefits and Compensation: Salary range $35,500.00‑$40,000.00. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..