EK-8 Paraeducator /Teaching Assistant
$46,114–$46,114 year
On-site · Lakeville, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Supports teachers and students in Regular Education classrooms (Early Kindergarten through Grade 8) by reinforcing material, guiding independent or remedial work, assisting in Unified Arts, operating classroom/office equipment, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to a positive educational environment. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and two years of higher education or associate degree or ETS ParaPro score. Fingerprinting required. Work hours 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Required Qualifications
- Earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education or has earned an associate's degree (or higher), OR achieved at least a score of 457 on the ETS ParaProAssessment.
- Sensitive to and aware of student needs
- Courteous verbal communication
- Team approach
- Computer skills: using software to monitor student performance; communicating with teachers via email
- Positive human relations and the ability to build rapport with children are essential.
- Knowledgeable and understanding of child development
- Able to operate office machines such as copiers and computers or the willingness to learn
- Required by the State of CT to be fingerprinted
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