Special Education Paraeducator-Rose City Program

Special Education Paraeducator Rose City Program
- DistrictReports To: Director of Student ServicesMinimum

Qualifications:
Associate's Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employmentGeneral Description: The in-house, therapeutic program at Rose City School is for elementary students with challenging behaviors and social emotional needs. To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety; organization; and interaction and communication with students.
Duties and

Responsibilities:
Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, and foster skills while encouraging independenceAccompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessaryEstablish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role as an authority figureAlert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information or situationsAssist with small group activitiesMaintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentialityAid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of audio-visual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposesAssist the teacher in implementing behavior/social skills programsRemain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environmentAssist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as neededPunctuality and consistent in meeting daily time schedulesReceptive to new ideas and suggestionsAssist the teacher in conducting routine clerical dutiesDemonstrate knowledge of all transportation procedures, including early and late dismissals and busingDe-escalation and physical management training required (will be provided)
- performing physical restraints may be needed in this positionPerform other related duties as may be assignedPunctuality and regular attendance requiredPhysical Abilities and Working

Conditions:
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information.
Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipmentMust be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 poundsOccasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weatherTerms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Municipal Employees Union "Independent".

Benefits:
Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid leave, including sick, vacation, and personal leave, as applicable; and other employment benefits in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, Board of Education policies, and/or employment terms.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.