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Reading Acceleration Paraprofessional - Position Reopened

Employer
Farmington Public Schools
Location
Farmington, CT, US
Salary
Competitive

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Reading Acceleration Paraprofessional
2.5 hours per day, for 160 days per school year; begins immediately; no benefits


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
  • Consideration will be given to the following:
  • ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
  • various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness.
  • Prior experience working with school age children

  • REPORTS TO: Is supervised by classroom teacher who will contribute in the evaluation process. Formal evaluation will be conducted annually by building principal or assistant principal

    SALARY: $21.24 per hour

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Acceleration Paraprofessionals provide instruction support and/or reinforcement of the instructional program for selected students under the supervision of a teacher.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Receives instructional assignments from and works collaboratively with classroom teachers
    • Provides individual or small group tutorials for assigned pupils in a variety of settings under the direction of a classroom teacher
    • Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings.
    • Assists teachers in monitoring pupil academic or behavioral progress by assessing and recording pupil performance.
    • Prepares summary reports of pupil contacts as required.
    • Participates in meetings regarding student programs as requested by the teacher and/or an administrator.
    • Attends parent conferences as required.
    • Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.


    The Farmington Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Kim Wynne, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Laurie Singer, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.

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