Educational Paraprofessional 1:1 Paraeducators - CREC Reggio Magnet School of the Arts - JOB ID# 13858

Job Description:

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Building Administrator or designee, and with the support and oversight of a certified staff member, Paraeducators support certified staff in delivering educational services and programming to students, providing individualized or small-group assistance to enhance learning and foster student success. They assist with classroom management, support students with specialized needs, and help implement educational plans and activities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assist staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Interpersonal Competencies:

• Support in creating positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.

Cognitive Competencies:

• Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to support learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
• Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.

Instructional Competencies:

• Support in personalizing learning experiences.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.

Teaching/Subject Assignment Specific:

• Support the teaching of foundational math concepts (e.g., number sense, operations, fractions, problem-solving) using hands-on activities and real-world applications.
• Strong knowledge of literacy development, including phonics, fluency, comprehension, and writing instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• For Title I-funded programs: (1) a high school diploma plus two years of college credit, or (2) an Associate of Arts degree, or (3) a passing score on one of two assessments approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

• ParaPro Assessment - passing score of 457 or greater

• OR Para Pathways Assessment

• Reading and Writing (5758)- passing score of 332 or greater

• Mathematics (5759)- passing score of 334 or greater

• For non-Title I-funded programs, a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Prior experience working with children with disabilities is desirable.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays

To see the full job descripstion and salary range, please visit CREC: Careers | Hartford, Connecticut

JOB ID#13858 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut