CREC Resource Group - Paraeducator - District Schools ...

-------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position Title: CREC Resource Group - Paraeducator - District Schools and Connecticut Technical Education and Career Systems (CTECS) Classification: 122, Para and CCW Reports To: School Administrator or Director Effective Date: August 2025 --------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JOB DESCRIPTIONSince 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Building Administrator or designee, and with the support and oversight of a certified staff member, Paraeducators support certified staff in delivering educational services and programming to students, providing individualized or small-group assistance to enhance learning and foster student success. They assist with classroom management, support students with specialized needs, and help implement educational plans and activities. The Paraeducator works closely with educators to create a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment, ensuring students receive the support necessary to meet their academic, social, and developmental goals. This role may involve assisting with instructional tasks, preparing materials, and monitoring student progress.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Duties/Responsibilities- Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.```{=html}```- Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.```{=html}```- Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.```{=html}```- Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.```{=html}```- Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.```{=html}```- Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.```{=html}```- Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.```{=html}```- Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.```{=html}```- Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.```{=html}```- Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.

Created: 2025-12-04