Paraeducators- Barrington Elementary School
Paraeducators- Barrington Elementary School
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BARRINGTONSCHOOL DISTRICT
2025-26 School Year
POSITION TITLE: ParaeducatorBarrington Elementary School
JOB GOAL: To assistchildren with significant needs such as: spectrum disorders multiple handicaps emotional disorderscognitive disorders and/or health needs in deliveringinstruction as determined by the special education teacher .
QUALIFICATIONS:
education of High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Preferred: NHDOE certification or eligibility in Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II
4. Experience and other qualifications as specified by the Superintendent
REPORTS TO: Special Education Building Coordinator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in instruction of readingmathematics and writing as determined by the special education teacher or related service provider
- Perform curriculum skills as related to all courses including but not limited to social studies science and specials such as physical education music art and computer under the supervision of a professional educator
- Use a variety of technologies including assistive technologies to help students develop reading writing and learning skills;
- As relating to supporting the classroom environment the para-educator shall demonstrate the knowledge:
- Of the developmental stages through which children progress from age 3-15;
- Of various risk factors that might prohibit or impede typical development;
- That students have different learning styles;
- Of the influence that families have on childhood learning and development;
- Of a variety of teaching strategies that teachers may use;
- Of the necessity to be sensitive to diversity in cultural heritages lifestyles and value systems among children youth and families;
- Of the applicable laws rules regulations and procedural safeguards that must be observed in educational environments;
- Of a range of classroom and behavior management strategies that a teacher might use to create a climate conducive to learning;
- That student learning needs may be assessed in a variety of ways including but not limited to observation conversation testing and analysis of the work of students; and
- Of the various approaches to reading writing and mathematics that are used in schools.
- As relating to supporting the classroom environment the para-educator shall demonstrate the ability under supervision of a professional to:
- Assist in maintaining a safe healthy learning environment that follows prescribed policy and procedures;
- Use strategies and techniques for facilitating the integration of individuals with exceptional learning needs into various settings;
- Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning;
- Use strategies that promote students independence;
- Function in a manner that demonstrates the ability to use effective problem solving engage in flexible thinking employ appropriate conflict management techniques and analyze ones own personal strengths and preferences;
- Use and adapt a variety of developmentally and age appropriate materials and equipment including assistive technology to support students learning;
- Use approaches such as but not limited to modifying the learning environment implementing district or building behavior programs and implementing individual behavior plans in order to manage individual students behavior;
- Use strategies that support students appropriate social skills;
- Communicate follow instructions and use problem-solving and other skills that will enable the individual to work as an effective member of the instructional team;
- Carry out assessment activities to collect and document objective information about the students strengths and needs;
- Assist with maintaining student records including using any technology employed by the district;
- Seek help from appropriate sources; and
- Support the instructional choices made for students.
- Under the direction of a professional educator behaviorist or psychologist implement individual behavior plan(s)
- Under the direction of a professional educator and behaviorist implement discreet trails
- Use appropriate social interactions in various group settings
- Have a clear understanding of professional ethics including the need to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students staff and families and the legal rights and responsibilities of school staff and students;
OTHER: Perform any additional duties as requested by the Special Education Building Coordinator or designee which are consistent with the effective and orderly operation of this position and theBarrington School District goals and mission.
Employment Type
Full-Time
