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Montessori Paraeducator (2022-2023 SY)

Employer
Norwalk Public Schools
Location
Norwalk, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Paraprofessional/Paraeducator - Instructional Aide


  • Date Posted:
    5/20/2022


  • Location:
    Brookside Elementary School


  • Date Available:
    August/2022


  • 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
    MONTESSORI PARAEDUCATOR
    BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    All Paraeducators:
    • Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
    • Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
    • Follow teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy
    • Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
    • Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
    • Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
    • Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
    • Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
    • Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
    • Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
    • Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
    • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

    Montessori Paraeducators:
    • Perform responsibilities listed under all paraeducators up to and including the fifth bulleted item and;
    • Supervise large group work to enable teacher to work with smaller or groups or individuals
    • Assist in field trips and recess supervision of children
    • Organize and supervise student work areas, preparation of the Montessori environment daily
    • Assist in preparing bulletin boards and exhibits
    • Correct objective tests and assignments
    • Maintain order in the classroom and establish a quiet learning environment; notify the classroom teacher in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond paraeducator's control.
    • Assist in toileting of children as needed in accordance with health and safety standards and procedures.
    • Work with children individually and in small groups to reinforce basic skills and to check their use of Montessori materials.
    • Assist in the development and construction of Montessori materials to be used in reinforcement activities.
    • Share in the maintenance of the classroom.
    • Attend all in-service training/staff meetings offered by the department.
    • Perform other related duties as necessary.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
    • Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
    • Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
    • Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
    • Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
    • Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist
    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
    • Effective, active listening skills
    • Ability to record data with accuracy
    • Ability to work effectively with others
    • Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
    • Organizational and problem solving skills

    Qualifications/Certificates:
    • High School diploma or equivalency
    • Bachelor's Degree, Preferred
    • Associate's Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college
    • Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
    • For Special Education Paraeducators-specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
    • May require fluency in Spanish
    • Bilingual Paraeducators must demonstrate native-like fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole
    • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

    Qualifications/Certificates (Montessori Paraeducator):
    • Minimum of Associates Degree
    • AMI Montessori Assistant Training Completion, or AMI Montessori teacher training enrollment.
    • Experience in classroom management from a Montessori perspective and coverage.
    • Patience and understanding of children with Special needs.
    • Ability to handle stressful situation.

    EFFECTIVE DATE:
    Days: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
    Salary: $26.98 - $32.21
    Group: Two
    Bargaining Unit: NFEP
    Work year: 10 Months/40 weeks
    Benefits: Limited Available

    Both internal and external candidates will be considered.
    Apply at
    www.norwalkpublicschools.org
    Click "Employment"

    NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.
    05.20.2022

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