Professor - Special Education jobs in Norwich, CT

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NORWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Qualifications: Hired on/after January 8, 2002 or later: Associate’s Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment

Hired before January 8, 2002: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Pass Parapro Exam by January 8, 2006.
Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Director of Student Services and School Principal.

General Description: To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety; organization; and interaction and communication with students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, and foster skills while encouraging independence

2. Accompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessary

3. Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role as an authority figure

4. Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information or situations

5. Assist with large and small group activities

6. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality

7. Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of audio-visual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes

8. Assist the teacher in implementing behavior/social skills programs

9. Remain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environment

10. Assist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as needed

11. Punctual and consistent in meeting daily time schedules

12. Receptive to new ideas and suggestions

13. Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties

14. Demonstrate knowledge of all transportation procedures, including early and late Dismissals

15. Restrained training required (may be provided) - physical restraint may be needed in this position

15. Perform other related duties as may be assigned

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Municipal Employees Union "Independent".

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person