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Klingberg Family CentersPosted 2 weeks ago

Special Education Paraprofessional *$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

$12,000–$24,000 year

On-siteNew Britain, Connecticut, United States

Part TimeLicense Or CertificationMedium

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Team Leader, Director of Education, or Assistant Director of Education, provide behavioral structure and academic guidance by supervising and monitoring students with crisis intervention and counseling. Reinforce skills and educational goals as directed by the supervising teacher, presenting material accurately in accordance with the student's emotional learning style. Follow the student's individual behavior program developed by the educational team and communicate relevant educational and emotional/behavioral information to the coordinating teacher. Complete weekly status reports and provide daily information to the cooperating teacher in a timely manner. Assist the educational program of all students as designed by the coordinating teacher or administrator. This 10-month position includes an option for a 5-week extended school year program during the summer.

Required Qualifications

  • High-School Diploma
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Ability to participate in physical restraints once trained
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting (up to 20 lbs.)
  • Pulling
  • Pushing, carrying (up to 20 lbs.)
  • Grasping
  • Bending
  • Availability during the school day
  • Appropriate judgement regarding activities and conversations with students
  • Professional manner
  • On time
  • Responsible
  • Available

Desired Qualifications

  • 1-2 years' experience in with crisis prevention and/or counseling

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