PARAEDUCATOR - MUSIC ROOM ASSISTANT 3223545

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Edmunds Middle School is seeking a passionate and energetic Paraeducator to assist in the Band program. We are a very enthusiastic and large performance music program with great community support. You will be engaging students in 6, 7, and 8th grade in learning instruments and band music. This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The Paraeducator assists professionals in the development and implementation of a constructive music room and program. Responsibilities include

communication facilitation, carrying out programs designed by the teaching staff, managing behavior, and supporting & facilitating engagement with peers. The Paraeducator - Music Room Assistant

is a non-exempt/hourly position that reports to the Principal. This position is a member of the BEA Paraeducators union.

The Essential Functions of this position include:

Support the developmental growth of each student:

Facilitate students’ engagement in learning activities

Use motivation/positive behavior management techniques

Understand students, their behaviors, and motivation

Work Collaboratively with Teaching Team by

Using methods, and materials prescribed by the 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, and supporting modifications

Participate in scheduled paraeducator in-service and trainings

Assist professional staff with the collation and recording of data

Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned

Maintain Professionalism:

Accept constructive feedback and suggestions from the teaching team and use the information to enhance/improve one's work with young people

Maintain a positive attitude and working relationship with both students and colleagues

Effectively handle stress and stressful situations at work

Seek and ask for help if needed

Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with Federal Law (FERPA)

Maintain a respectful demeanor with co-workers, parents, guardians, and students, and set appropriate boundaries

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: (please see bolded bullet)

Working knowledge: Sufficient familiarity with the subject to know basic principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.

General knowledge: Sufficient knowledge of a field to perform most work in normal situations. The work calls for comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.

Thorough knowledge: Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. The work calls for sufficient comprehension of the subject area to solve unusual as well as common work problems, to be able to advise on technical matters, and to serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization.

Comprehensive knowledge: Requires complete mastery and understanding of the subject. This term should be used sparingly and only for unusually exacting or responsible positions required to originate hypotheses, concepts, or approaches.

List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:

Knowledge of primary instruments, aural skills and general musicianship.

Enjoys working with students ages 11-14.

Enthusiastic to share their love of music with students and the community at large.

Available Monday-Friday 7:45-3:15pm throughout the school year.

Able to attend concerts: 3-4 per year.

Ability to effectively, efficiently, and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and representatives of outside organizations.

Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.

SALARY:

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

Equal Opportunity:

The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

1

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?3979138

Company info

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