Assists Special Education Teacher with instructional and non-instructional duties (i.e., instruction, student discipline, implementation of school philosophy, etc.) Assists Regular Education Teacher, when assigned, at the time special education students are mainstreamed into regular education classes Assists children on and off school buses Assists children who are confined to wheelchairs, as required Assists in toileting and pamper changing, including those confined to wheelchairs when necessar... more details
Special Education Assistant
JobID: 3837
Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted: 5/30/2024
Location: District Wide
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Date Available: immediately after filled
Closing Date: 06/30/2024
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Bridgeport Public Schools Human Resources Department 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310 Bridgeport, CT 06604
Assists Special Education Teacher with instructional and non-instructional duties (i.e., instruction, student discipline, implementation of school philosophy, etc.)
Assists Regular Education Teacher, when assigned, at the time special education students are mainstreamed into regular education classes
Assists children on and off school buses
Assists children who are confined to wheelchairs, as required
Assists in toileting and pamper changing, including those confined to wheelchairs when necessary pursuant to universal precautions; assist in hygiene training as required
Assists in feeding children, including spoon-feeding as required
Assists adolescent girls in attending to personal needs
Assists in special areas (i.e., gym, art, music, library, etc.) as required
Presents materials to the students in a manner consistent with teacher instruction
Provides each student with positive reinforcement for appropriate work and behavior
Assists with the arrival and dismissal of students, as required
Providers teachers with feedback on children's performance and behavior in all areas of the school
Attends job related in-service workshops and staff meetings per union contract
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Associates degree, the equivalent of 60 college credits, or successful passing of the ParaPro Assessment Exam
Bilingual/Bicultural (as appropriate)
Demonstrates aptitude for work to be performed
Demonstrates ability to work well with children, staff, and parent(s)/public
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Computer proficient
This posting is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.
It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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