Paraeducator

The Goodwin University Magnet School System is looking for PARAEDUCATOR to cover our school district which includes our Elementary School Riverside Magnet serving students grades Pre-k-5. 

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.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred 
• At Least 60 credits in higher education in child development or related field 

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.