Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
11/16/2021

Location:
Dunbar School

Date Available:
21-22 School Year

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Job Opening

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT - SOAR Program
Dunbar School
AFSCME - 1522 Position: A003, (10 Months)
Starting Salary: $29,059

Current Members of AFSCME Local 1522 will be given first opportunity

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assists Special Education Teacher with instructional and non-instructional duties (i.e., instruction, student discipline, implementation of school philosophy, etc.)

Assists Regular Education Teacher, when assigned, at the time special education students are mainstreamed into regular education classes

Assists children on and off school buses

Assists children who are confined to wheelchairs, as required

Assists in toileting and pamper changing, including those confined to wheelchairs when necessary pursuant to universal precautions; assist in hygiene training as required

Assists in feeding children, including spoon-feeding as required

Assists adolescent girls in attending to personal needs

Assists in special areas (i.e., gym, art, music, library, etc.) as required

Presents materials to the students in a manner consistent with teacher instruction

Provides each student with positive reinforcement for appropriate work and behavior

Assists with the arrival and dismissal of students, as required

Providers teachers with feedback on children's performance and behavior in all areas of the school

Attends job related in-service workshops and staff meetings per union contract

Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS :

Associates degree, the equivalent of 60 college credits, or successful passing of the ParaPro Assessment Exam

Bilingual/Bicultural (as appropriate)

Demonstrates aptitude for work to be performed

Demonstrates ability to work well with children, staff, and parent(s)/public

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Computer proficient

This posting is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools Website:
https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

Posting Open Until Filled

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity."