Special Education Assistant

1 month ago


Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States tapwage Full time

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
11/1/2023

Location:

BPS

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310

Bridgeport, CT 06604

Job Opening

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT

AFSCME Position:
A003, (10 Months)

Starting Salary:
$31,146

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists Special Education Teacher with instructional and noninstructional duties (i.e., instruction, student discipline, implementation of school philosophy, etc.)
  • Assists Regular Education Teacher, when assigned, at the time special education students are mainstreamed into regular education classes
  • Assists children on and off school buses
  • Assists children who are confined to wheelchairs, as required
  • Assists in toileting and pamper changing, including those confined to wheelchairs when necessary pursuant to universal precautions; assist in hygiene training as required
  • Assists in feeding children, including spoonfeeding as required
  • Assists adolescent girls in attending to personal needs
  • Assists in special areas (i.e., gym, art, music, library, etc.) as required
  • Presents materials to the students in a manner consistent with teacher instruction
  • Provides each student with positive reinforcement for appropriate work and behavior
  • Assists with the arrival and dismissal of students, as required
  • Providers teachers with feedback on children's performance and behavior in all areas of the school
  • Attends job related inservice workshops and staff meetings per union contract
  • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associates degree, the equivalent of 60 college credits, or successful passing of the ParaPro Assessment Exam
  • Bilingual/Bicultural (as appropriate)
  • Demonstrates aptitude for work to be performed
  • Demonstrates ability to work well with children, staff, and parent(s)/public
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Computer proficient


This posting is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools Website:

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity."

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