PARAPROFESSIONAL - PARA

SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL (Whitney Hall School)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Education Paraprofessional will be assigned for the purpose of providing direct educational tutoring services under the direction of the teacher and/or administrator. The Special Education Paraprofessional will be accountable to the Principal. This employee is expected to perform other assigned duties.

POSITION STATUS: Non-Exempt

TECHNOLOGIES: Microsoft Office Suite, Carelogic (Electronic Health Record System), Praxi School

Accountable And Responsible For The Following Results

• Assist the teacher in the implementation of the educational program.
• Work with groups of children on education tasks assigned by the teacher who addresses targeted goals.
• Assists and follows directives of the teacher with classroom routines/instructional implementation.
• Act as a substitute for teachers when they are involved in scheduled meeting (i.e., PPT’s, case conferences, etc.) or if out ill or on an extended leave.
• Attending conferences, groups, meetings, and school in-services when assigned by school administration or designees.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness regarding cultural diversity as it relates to the client population.
• May be assigned to work 1 to 1 with students.
• Collects and inputs daily behavioral data.
• Attends all classes with students and assists in implementation of specials (i.e., Gym, PE)
• Attends lunch and monitors students during lunch waves.
• Maintains Carelogic and all other digital account login information.
• Assists with daily arrival and dismissal procedures.
• May be assigned to work in residential cottage during school hours.
• Successfully complete CCG (Crisis Consulting Group) training and perform physical restraints with clients when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains all required agency mandatory trainings.
• Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served at The Children's Center of Hamden. Adheres to The Children’s Center of Hamden’s Boundary Code of Ethics.
• Is aware of the Policy and Procedure Manuals and can access information as needed.
• Demonstrates effort to promote the agency Inclusion Policy by:
• Identifying inequities and bias, and appropriately raising concerns.
• Interacting with others respectfully.
• Respecting the experiences of individuals who do not share your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other relevant quality.
• Maintains care, welfare, safety, and security of the children by reporting conditions which are or could be considered safety hazards.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in Human Services required. Two years of experience in the field of human services is preferred. Knowledge of direct care and of teaching methods. Ability to understand challenges of individuals served, identify needs, and to resolve conflicts as they arise. Ability to maintain discipline and order. Interest in human service and mature judgment in dealing with their behavior problems.

• Applicants with 60 or more credits and related classroom experience may
  
  

be considered.

LICENSURE /

CERTIFICATIONS

A Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required.

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following essential job functions:

The work environment is primarily representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Behaviors and skills employees are expected to demonstrate to carry out the mission and goals.

• Values/Ethics: Ability to act with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices, treating all people equitably including respecting professional, ethical and people values.
• Communication: Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Conflict Resolution: Facilitating the prevention and/or resolution of conflict while preserving working relationships while maintaining composure.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects; determine project urgency, uses goals to guide actions; organizes and schedules task effectively.
• Teamwork: Readily sharing information, knowledge, and personal strengths. Seek to understand and build on differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Computer: Ability to use computers and other forms of technology. Ability to learn required office software products.
• Decision Making/Decisiveness: Making and taking responsibility for and demonstrating commitment to appropriate decisions in a timely manner. Ensuring that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives and solving emerging problems.
• Leadership: Creating a working environment that promotes and encourages team members' participation to attain common and individual objectives. Leading by example.
• Project Management: The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.
• Strategic Thinking: Innovating through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization.
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.