Job Details
Job Location : Village School - North Haven, CT
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : High School
Salary Range : $20.82 - $22.88 Hourly
Travel Percentage : None
Job Shift : Day
Job Category : Education
Description
Position Summary
The job of an Individual Aide / Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility in assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel
Assessment
- Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress
- Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system
Management
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and / or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.Implements established behavior management systemAssists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assignedAssists with student supervision and / or feeding including snacks and reinforcementsAssists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned groupAssists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned studentsWhere necessary, assists in toileting and bathroom supervisionMaintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policy and proceduresCharts and maintains student progress via collection of behavioral, vocational, and educational dataKeeps current all required forms and documentsCommunication
Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to studentsCommunicates effectively with students and colleaguesCommunicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.Knowledge
Maintains a current knowledge of each student's special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activityMaintains current knowledge of first aid proceduresKnowledge and ability to safely support students' physical needs such as lifting, repositioning, feeding, and toiletingKnowledge and ability to maintain safety of self, staff, and students by participating and maintaining approved physical and psychological management techniquesActively participates in ongoing professional development opportunitiesOTHER FUNCTIONS :
Participates in trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information and updating skillsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning ofthe program
Qualifications
SKILLS REQUIRED :
Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctualityAbility to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidentialinformation
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents / guardiansAbility to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibilityAbility to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work prioritiesAbility to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptionsAbility to set work priorities, take initiative, and work efficiently under minimum supervisionAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and the use of proper grammar andpunctuation to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent job-related software applications andpreparing and maintaining accurate records
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents / guardiansAbility to communicate with diverse groups