Elementary Social Emotional Support Paraprofessionals

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking a social/emotional support Paraprofessional at Gales Ferry Elementary School.
The paraprofessional, under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.
This position is 28.
5 hours a week.
*Job Responsibilities:* * Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
* Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
* Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
* Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
* Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
* Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
* Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
* Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
* Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
* Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
* Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
* Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
* Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
* Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
* Assists guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
* Performs any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.
It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* * Genuine interest in serving the needs of students and the ability to operate within the philosophy of the program.
* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
* Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.
g.
, Word, Excel).
* Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
* Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
* Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
* Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
*Qualifications:* * Previous experience working with students in inclusive and small group settings preferred.
* Previous experience working with special education students preferred.
* Willingness to be trained to assist all instructional and behavioral needs of the students.
* May require placing and securing students on a bus and riding the bus to and from school daily of some students.
* Ability and willingness to carry over and apply skills from ongoing training.
* Experience working within the school setting preferred.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and under the supervision of program teacher.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding assigned students.
* Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
* Prior experience working with special needs students preferred.
* Professional demeanor.
*Essential Job Functions* * Works in standard office and school building environments.
* Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
* Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
*Pay and Benefits:* * Per the Ledyard Paraprofessionals Agreement * 28.
5 hours a week, follows the school calendar * Starting pay $15.
00 per hour * Paid time off *To Apply:* Applications will only be accepted online.
Review of applications may begin immediately.
Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website,https://www.
ledyard.
net/district/employment\_opportunities or Access the application at: https://www.
applitrack.
com/ledyard/onlineapp/to apply.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Expected hours: 28.
5 per week Benefits: * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday COVID-19 considerations: Staff and students are required to wear a mask and be vaccinated.
Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person