Elementary Social Emotional Support Paraprofessionals

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking a social/emotional support Paraprofessional at Gales Ferry Elementary School. The paraprofessional, under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. This position is 28.5 hours a week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Assists guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Genuine interest in serving the needs of students and the ability to operate within the philosophy of the program.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with students in inclusive and small group settings preferred.
• Previous experience working with special education students preferred.
• Willingness to be trained to assist all instructional and behavioral needs of the students.
• May require placing and securing students on a bus and riding the bus to and from school daily of some students.
• Ability and willingness to carry over and apply skills from ongoing training.
• Experience working within the school setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and under the supervision of program teacher.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding assigned students.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Prior experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Professional demeanor.

Essential Job Functions

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Pay and Benefits:

• Per the Ledyard Paraprofessionals Agreement
• 28.5 hours a week, follows the school calendar
• Starting pay $15.00 per hour
• Paid time off

To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.
Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website,http://www.ledyard.net/district/employment_opportunities
or
Access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff and students are required to wear a mask and be vaccinated.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person