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TITLE: Paraeducator Local Union 3429 SALARY: $23,524 - $31,271 REPORTS TO: Principal, Supervisor, Director
POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each childs emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. • Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities. • Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies. • Participates in all planned school activities, staff meetings, workshops, etc., and takes responsibility for own personal growth. • Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child. • Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interests, and learning style of each child. • Assists teacher in planning, implementing, and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas (physical, emotional, cognitive, and social). • Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each childs self-concept. • Attends all parent meetings as required. • Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program. • Provides for students physical needs, including diapering.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Associate Degree or 60 college credits • Receive a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Demands of the Job • Adheres to federal, state, and municipal physical health guidelines, including immunization, employment physical, and required health and safety training. • The physical ability to frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10-60 pounds. • Occasionally, the job will require lifting, moving, or holding children more than 60 pounds. • The physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, and sitting on the floor. • The physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations. • The ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT • 10-Month work year • Local 3429 Group I • The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.
EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board of Educations policy on evaluating personnel.