Job Description:
Please apply via our website to be considered for this position: https://norwichpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree, two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment.
• Ability to physically assist children getting on and off of playground equipment, classroom furniture, etc.
• Ability to routinely kneel, bend, crouch and/or sit on the floor for extended periods of time.

Reports To: School Principal.
General Description: To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety; organization; and interaction and communication with students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, and foster skills while encouraging independence
• Accompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessary
• Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role as an authority figure
• Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information or situations
• Assist with large and small group activities
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality
• Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of audio-visual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Assist the teacher in implementing behavior/social skills programs
• Remain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environment
• Assist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as needed
• Be punctual and consistent in meeting daily work schedules
• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties
• Demonstrate knowledge of all transportation procedures, including early and late dismissals
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned

Terms of Employment: This is a per diem position. $17.78 per hour. 6.5 hours per day.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Salary: $17.78 per hour
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call