<p>Job Description:</p> <p>We invite you to apply on our website , www.rsd17.org! Killingworth Elementary School is seeking a full-time Kindergarten paraprofessional.</p> <p>Contract</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Assist Kindergarten teachers with maintaining effective instructional programs for students. Implements routines and supports under the direction of certified staff to assist with academic, physical, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>The job description is illustrative and not a complete itemization of all duties and responsibilities.</p> <p>Ensure the safety of students</p> <ul> <li>Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district </li><li>Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation </li><li>Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper government authority </li><li>Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups </li><li>Collaborate with classroom teacher about students' needs and requirements including IEP or 504 goals and accommodations </li><li>Assist students with classwork </li><li>Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc. </li><li>Provide assistance to classroom teacher, special education teacher, or related services </li><li>Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary </li><li>Provide self-care, toileting and feeding assistance to students as necessary </li><li>Collect academic and behavioral data </li></ul> <p>Education & Experience</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma </li><li>Associates or Bachelors degree preferred </li><li>Experience working with children or in a school setting </li></ul> <p>Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Ability to follow student plans and directives from certified staff </li><li>Effective, active listening skills </li><li>Ability to work effectively with others </li><li>Organizational and problem-solving skills </li><li>Adaptable as assignment may change due to students moving in/out of the district or changing student support needs </li><li>Ability to learn and utilize technology such as the Google Suite, Chrome Books, or other assistive supports </li></ul> <p>Background Check</p> <p>The paraprofessional must submit to a satisfactory</p> <ul> <li>CT Department of Children and Families background check. </li><li>State and national criminal history record check. Documents must be submitted within 10 days of hire. </li></ul> <p>Work Year</p> <p>This is a 10-month, exempt position.</p> <p>Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Connecticut law, it is the policy of the Regional School District 17 to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.</p>