Position Type:
Paraprofessionals

Date Posted:
7/14/2022

Location:
BPS

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

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

Job Opening

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
AFSCME - 1522 Position: A003, (10 Months)
Starting Salary: $30,535

Current Members of AFSCME Local 1522 will be given first opportunity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists Special Education Teacher with instructional and non-instructional duties (i.e., instruction, student discipline, implementation of school philosophy, etc.)
2. Assists Regular Education Teacher, when assigned, at the time special education students are mainstreamed into regular education classes
3. Assists children on and off school buses
4. Assists children who are confined to wheelchairs, as required
5. Assists in toileting and pamper changing, including those confined to wheelchairs when necessary pursuant to universal precautions; assist in hygiene training as required
6. Assists in feeding children, including spoon-feeding as required
7. Assists adolescent girls in attending to personal needs
8. Assists in special areas (i.e., gym, art, music, library, etc.) as required
9. Presents materials to the students in a manner consistent with teacher instruction
10. Provides each student with positive reinforcement for appropriate work and behavior
11. Assists with the arrival and dismissal of students, as required
12. Providers teachers with feedback on children's performance and behavior in all areas of the school
13. Attends job related in-service workshops and staff meetings per union contract
14. Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Associates degree, the equivalent of 60 college credits, or successful passing of the ParaPro Assessment Exam
2. Bilingual/Bicultural (as appropriate)
3. Demonstrates aptitude for work to be performed
4. Demonstrates ability to work well with children, staff, and parent(s)/public
5. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
6. 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."