Pre-Kindergarten Paraeducator

Successful candidates eligible for $750 Signing Bonus

POSTING NUMBER: N196-2324

POSTING DATE: November 6, 2023

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

POSITION: Pre-Kindergarten Paraeducator – Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School

REPORTS TO: Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Assist in the implementation of the Infant/Toddler program. Provide various forms of instructional assistance and support for the Infant/Toddler classrooms.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervise small group work to enable teachers to work with smaller or groups or individuals.

· Assist in study hall, field trips and recess supervision of children.

· Assist in producing, collecting, inventorying, and storing instructional materials.

· Assist in accounting for money to be collected for field trips, etc.

· Assist in maintaining school attendance records.

· Procure, set up, operate and return instructional equipment.

· Organize and supervise student work areas.

· Assist in preparing bulletin boards and exhibits.

· Notify the school administrator in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond Paraeducators control.

· Assist in toileting and diapering of children as needed in accordance with health and safety standards and procedures.

· Work with children individually and in small groups to reinforce basic skills and to check their use of instructional materials.

· Assist in the development and construction of materials to be used in reinforcement activities.

· Share in the maintenance of the classroom.

· Help to interpret the instructional program to the community and encourage parent involvement.

· Attend all in-service training/staff meetings offered by the department.

· Perform other related duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES OF IDEAL CANDIDATE:

· Associate Degree or 60 credit equivalent or any amount of credits with passing of ParaPro.

· Experience within an Early Childhood program.

· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, lesson and student assistance skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work effective with diverse communities is essential.

· Develop and maintain favorable relationships with administration, staff and parents.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) skill desirable.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month work year. Salary Grid in accordance with HFP Contract. Salary Grid in accordance with HFP Contract. $23,876 to $43,630 per year.

UNION AFFILIATION : Hartford Federation of Paraeducators (HFP)