Paraeducators - Special Education
Burlington Public Schools
Location
Burlington, VT | United States
Job description
Burlington School District
Paraeducator - Special Educator (Elementary)
Burlington School District is seeking a Pareducator - Special Educator t o assist professionals in supplying individualized instruction to school students in classroom and small group environments. Under the direction of 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 to 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 technique.
- Understand young children, their behaviors and motivation.
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 classroom for daily activities
- Assist professional staff with the collation, collating and recording of data
Education:
- Minimum Required: At least two years post-secondary education or successful completion of the Praxis exam.
- Preferred: Coursework in Early Childhood or related field (i.e. psychology, education, human development, etc.); Associate or Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
- Preferred: Experience working with elementary aged children.
- Preferred: Experience working with children that have special needs.
The working conditions of this position include: - Work environment is a regular office, classroom, outdoor, community preschool or other school setting.
- Occasional exposure to weather extremes.
- Ability to tolerate extremes in noise levels.
- Strength and stamina to safely restrain a student
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include but not limited to: high school diploma plus at least 2 years additional education; minimum of two years experience in education or related field; ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents and school staff.
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 available after 1 full working year.
Primary Location: Student Support Services
Salary Range: $18.02 - $18.47 / Per Hour
Shift Type: Regular Full-Time
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Salary
$18.02 - $18.47 per hour
