Paraprofessional, Milford Middle School (2024-2025 School Year)
Job | Posted a year ago
Position Areas
Instructional/Educational Coordination
Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
The paraprofessional assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. The paraprofessional works individually and in small groups to provide instructional, behavioral, and other support to students with disabilities both in and out of the classroom.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of child development.
- General knowledge of instructional strategies and practices to support students with disabilities.
- Ability to use technology into the delivery of curriculum.
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, and school based staff, students, parents and community.
- Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
- Basic understanding of how to engage with and support students with special needs.
- Ability to use and support technology, software, and devices.
- Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to support and monitor student behavior.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to perform all required tasks.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- A hourly rate increase of $0.75 will be paid for Para Educator II certification.
- Part-time, 27.5 hours per week
- Non-Exempt
As you contemplate joining the Milford School District and building a career, you are offered a comprehensive benefits package, that adds value to your annual compensation. Specifically, we offer, for most staff, the following:
- Low-cost and robust health insurance offerings
- Low-cost dental and vision insurance plans
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 403B retirement vehicle
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance programs for mental health, legal and other based services
- Supplemental life and long-term disability insurance
- Diverse, creative and rewarding colleagues
The Milford School District provides a supportive work environment where you not only learn, but also grow as a professional.