Employment Type : Full-Time
The Paraeducator performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students in groups or one-on-one teacher to student situations. The job of the Paraeducator is to assist in the implementation of services to students with significant behavioral, social and possible academic needs. The Paraeducator will work to support school teams in implementation of teaching plans for individual students identified by school teams. Paraeducators work under the day-to-day direction of the staff member(s) supported, and under the direct supervision of the Principal.
Teachers and/or educational staff associates will provide specific directions and oversight for supervision and/or instructional support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students.Assist staff in implementation of plans related to behavior, social emotional learning and trauma informed practices to include but not limited to behavior support plans and social skill plans. Assists other personnel for the purpose of increasing staff capacity to implement student programs, including instructional and behavioral plans. Participates in team meetings for the purpose of collaborating and sharing information.Provides support for behaviorally challenging students in a variety of settings.Participates in ongoing training around behavioral strategies, social skills, trauma informed practices and specific behavioral interventions as needed.Takes action, or assists in taking action, to restrain students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures.Communicates with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality.Flexibility in providing instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations.Documents behavior of students to assist teachers in assessing progress with education plans.Performs Other Duties as Assigned.BRSU is a Professional Learning Community which demonstrates best practice in teaching and is committed to high levels of achievement and success for all students.
We offer a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We have excellent benefits and take pride in our inviting work culture filled with dedicated professionals.Located in Southern Vermont, the area offers: ski resorts, shopping, beautiful village greens, cozy inns, fall foliage, and many historic sites and covered bridges. Ski areas include: Stratton, Bromley, Magic Mountain, and Mount Snow offering winter activities with warm-weather fun for kids and families. Shopping venues run from intimate settings, in Bennington, to the high-end outlets of Manchester.