Special Education Para Educator Pell Elementary School (2)

Position: Special Education Para Educator @ Claiborne Pell Elementary SchoolGeneral Duties: To work with students to reinforce the learning of material and/or skills introduced by the to: Principal or designee; Director of Student ServicesPLEASE UPLOAD EVIDENCE OF TEACHER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION TO YOUR SCHOOLSPRING :1. High school or general equivalency diploma.2. Meet one of the following three requirements:- Completed at least two years (48 credits) of study at an institution of higher education; or- Obtained an associates degree or higher; or- Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment: knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics; or reading writing and mathematics readiness3. Successful completion of a Teacher Assistant Training Program or its equivalent approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) and other requirements as promulgated by RIDE. 4. Required stamina enthusiasm and ability to work directly with students including but not limited to lifting transferring and restraining.5. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and professionals concerning the progress and needs of the students.6. Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by educational and work-related experiences previous employment and the interview process.7. Bilingual preferred.8. Additional training may be required if deemed necessary for the position including but not limited to positions involving students with autism spectrum disorders.9. Any such alternatives to the above qualifications as the committee may deem acceptable and :1. Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of the individual students needs interests and abilities.2. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills assemblies play periods field trips and other activities.3. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.4. Assists with personal health needs (may include but not limited to toileting feeding dressing) as required.5. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected for all staff.6. Provides clerical assistance to the teacher for required reports.7. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Requirements:Walking jumping running balancing climbing crawling standing turning stooping crouching kneeling sitting reaching lifting carrying throwing pushing handling feeling talking hearing seeing color vision depth perception pulling graspingTerms of Employment: In accordance with the Local 841 contract-Special Education Para Educators: 6.5 consecutive hours per day (32.5 hours/week) plus ½ hour unpaid Grade 5Applications:Applicants apply through Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality EducationAFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin color disability or veteran status.

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