PARAEDUCATOR - EDMUNDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3223627

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Burlington

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Paraeducator - Special Educator

Edmunds Elementary School is seeking Paraeducators t

o assist professionals in supplying individualized instruction to high school students in the classroom and small group environments.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management.

The essential functions of this position include:

Support the developmental growth of each child:

Facilitate children's engagement in play activities by asking children open-ended questions about their activity and offering suggestions to add more complex materials and ideas.

Facilitate language development by describing to children their activity as well as the adult’s activity as they are happening.

Use motivation/positive behavior management techniques.

Understand young children, their behaviors, and their motivations.

Work Collaboratively with Teaching Team:

Assist professional staff in supervising students across environments

Assist professional staff in the maintenance and operation of classrooms by prepping materials and classrooms for daily activities

Assist professional staff with the collation, collating, and recording of data

Education:

Minimum Required: High School Diploma, plus two aditional years of post-secondary education.

Preferred: Coursework in Early Childhood or related field (i.e. psychology, education, human development, etc.); Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

Minimum Required: Experience working with children preferred but not required.

Preferred: Experience working with children that have special needs.

The working conditions of this position include:

The work environment is a regular office, classroom, outdoor, community preschool or other school settings.

Occasional exposure to weather extremes.

Ability to tolerate extremes in noise levels.

Strength and stamina to safely restrain a student

SALARY:

As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Paraeducators of the Burlington School District.

Health and life insurance benefits are available for this position after a period of 45 working days. Dental benefits are available after 1 full working year.

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

101

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Christopher Celotto

150 Colchester Ave

Burlington, Vermont 05401

Phone:

802-865-5332

Email:

ccelotto@bsdvt.org

Learn more online at http://www.SchoolSpring.com/job?4060935

Company info

Burlington School District
Christopher Celotto
Phone : 802-865-5332