(Submit Resume, unofficial transcripts 60+ credits OR copy of passing Para pro test, (3) professional references)
Multiple Openings: Interviews will begin on July 6th
The Goodwin University Magnet School System is looking for Regular Education and SSS/PARAEDUCATOR to cover our school district which include openings in our Elementary School Riverside Magnet, CTRA Middle Grades Program, Technology High School Rivertech and CTRA High Schools serving students grades PreK-12. Goodwin University Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSITION SUMMARY
The instructor is responsible for working with and supporting the education of students in the classroom and throughout the building. Starting hourly rate is $23.00
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assist teacher to identify long and short-term individual students, class and program objectives.
- Assist teacher to prepare and maintain written plans as needed.
- Assist teacher in gathering and utilizing documentation of student work.
- Assist teacher to plan and implement individual and group activities (tiered instruction, academic and play-based centers, circle time, technology activities, etc) as needed.
- Alert teacher to any unusual events occurring with the students.
- Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact.
- Be responsible for appropriate behavior management of students.
- Follow routine school, program, and organizational procedures.
- Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.
- Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
- Handle personal information related to students in a professional and confidential manner.
- Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
- Attend professional development activities as appropriate.
- Perform other reasonable areas of responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to meet the unique requirements of the program and clients thereof.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred
- At Least 60 credits in higher education in child development or related field
- Passing Para Pro Exam
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to work well with children
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- SKILLS required to perform the job: Good oral and written communication skills.
- KNOWLEDGE required to perform the job: Background and comfort with use of technology. Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
- ABILITY required to perform the job: Ability to keep accurate data and reports. Ability to work well with children. Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact. Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
If you are interested in this position please contact Johanna A at:
[email protected]
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Associate Degree
- At least 60 college credits in child development or related field
- Passing ParaPro exam
- Ability to work well with children
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Comfort and basic proficiency with technology
- Ability to keep accurate data and reports
What We Do
Goodwin University Educational Services, Inc. (GUES) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting quality public education and providing opportunities, support, and services to children in its community and the State of Connecticut. It specializes in the review, planning, and development of career technical education pathways and manages activities related to magnet schools on behalf of Goodwin University and its Trustees.
