Paraeducator (SSS)

The Connecticut River Academy (http://www.ctriveracademy.org) is a Sustainability Studies/Early College magnet school operated by Goodwin University on its river campus in East Hartford serving students in grades 6 through 12. The Goodwin University Magnet School System is looking for (1) Middle School (SSS) Paraeducator to cover our school district. This vacancy is for the 2025-2026 school year.  Goodwin University Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION SUMMARY

The instructor is responsible for working with and supporting the education of students in the classroom and throughout the building. Starting hourly rate is $23.00

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist teacher to identify long and short-term individual students, class and program objectives.
• Assist teacher to prepare and maintain written plans as needed.
• Assist teacher in gathering and utilizing documentation of student work.
• Assist teacher to plan and implement individual and group activities (tiered instruction, academic and play-based centers, circle time, technology activities, etc) as needed.
• Alert teacher to any unusual events occurring with the students.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact.
• Be responsible for appropriate behavior management of students.
• Follow routine school, program, and organizational procedures.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.
• Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
• Handle personal information related to students in a professional and confidential manner.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
• Attend professional development activities as appropriate.
• Perform other reasonable areas of responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to meet the unique requirements of the program and clients thereof.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred 
• At Least 60 credits in higher education in child development or related field 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work well with children

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• SKILLS required to perform the job:  Good oral and written communication skills. 
• KNOWLEDGE required to perform the job: Background and comfort with use of technology. Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well-being of the individual students.
• ABILITY required to perform the job: Ability to keep accurate data and reports. Ability to work well with children. Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact. Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact jacosta@goodwinmagnetsystem.org