Special Education Paraeducator, 32.5 hours/week

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you! TITLE: Special Education Paraeducator, 32.5 hours/week LOCATION: Hawley School START DATE: Immediately SALARY/BENEFITS: Wage placement in accordance with the Paraeducators' Contract. New hire rate is $19.76 per hour, $20.26 per hour with BA/BS degree. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, district provided no-cost life insurance, paid sick and personal time, three paid holidays, 401(a) retirement plan with a 5% employer match, optional 403(b) and 457 tax sheltered annuity plans, paid professional development offerings, employee assistance program. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work under the direction of special education teacher(s) to support individuals and/or small student groups in all areas of academics Positively support the development of social-emotional skills Implement behavior support strategies and collect data, as needed Support student use of various learning strategies Support independent living skills, as needed Assist teacher(s) with classroom tasks Assist in other reasonable and various capacities, as needed Specific duties will vary based on grade level, content area, and student needs SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability to assist in classroom instruction to support student learning Ability to follow through on direction(s) Ability to establish positive rapport with students Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times Possess strong teamwork and communication skills Ability to remain calm, neutral, and patient Adapt easily to change QUALIFICATIONS: Must have completed the equivalent of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, OR earned an Associate's Degree (or higher), OR attained a passing score on the ETS ParaPro Pathways Assessment (information linked here) APPLICATION: Interested candidates are invited to apply online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx NOTE: 3 CURRENT LETTERS OF REFERENCE ARE REQUIRED The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.