Looking for Instructional Paraprofessional - Farmington Alternative High School in Farmington, CT

Job title: Instructional Paraprofessional - Farmington Alternative High School
Company: Farmington Public Schools
Job description: Farmington Alternative High School seeking Instructional Paraprofessional (6.5 hours per day, school year).
Position benefits include: medical insurance, 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days annually, 3 personal days.
**This role requires a V endorsement drivers license** those with the endorsement or who may be eligible for the endorsement are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate should hold an Associate?s degree or 2 years of college credit or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachleor's degree preferred. * Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.

• Consideration will be given to the following:
• ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
• various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate?s overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.

SALARY: $22.99-$26.87 per hour, dependent upon experience

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The instructional paraprofessional provides a variety of instructional services and classroom support to staff and students. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. Paraprofessionals work under the direction of classroom teachers / case managers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Supporting Instruction

Tutoring/ instruction under the direction of classroom teacher
2. Supporting students during classroom group work * Modifying instructional materials

• Assisting students with technology
• Helping students maintain focus and engagement
• Documentation and Data
• Understanding students? goals and individual needs
• Observing and collecting data on student progress
• Organizing data and writing notes / summaries
• Giving feedback on student work / behavior
• Student Management
• Monitor hallways, study halls
• Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations
• Follow student behavior plans
• Clerical
• Scheduling activities
• Copying, stapling, etc.
• Other
• Handling records and student information in a confidential manner
• Complete all assigned mandated training programs
• May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Kim Wynne, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Laurie Singer, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.

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Expected salary: $22.99 - 26.87 per hour
Location: Farmington, CT Apply Job!