Job description

Schoolwide Paraprofessional The Stamford School, serving the preK-grade 8 students of Stamford, Vermont, is seeking a motivated, creative, organized, and multi-talented superhero to serve as a Schoolwide Paraprofessional. The individual in this 5 day/week position plays an integral role in the daily operations of our school and plays an important part in supporting our amazing students, teachers and families. Our small school is located on the Massachusetts border about 30 minutes from Bennington and has 5 classrooms (preK/K, grades 1 & 2, grades 3 & 4, grades 5& 6, and grades 7 & 8) of 11-16 students per class. The Schoolwide Paraprofessional supports all students and teachers across all grades and settings.

The Schoolwide Paraprofessional may work one-to-one with a student, within a small group of students, or within the full class setting under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, specials teacher or special education teacher. The ideal candidate will possess good communication and collaboration skills, the ability to remain flexible and pivot direction and duties as needed, and the ability to establish a positive rapport with students, staff and families alike. Essential Functions: * Assisting teachers in their teaching duties and other general responsibilities such as, providing instructional support, rendering reinforcement activities, etc. * Overseeing independent/guided practices and follow up drills and activities to ascertain the application of concepts and skills as directed by the teacher * Helping the teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children * Recognizing children requiring extra support and pointing them out to the teachers ?

Aiding the teachers in rendering additional attention to special needs students and others requiring assistance and support* Assisting in the planning, organizing and executing school events and activities to enhance the experience of our students and staff * Other duties may include: * implementing teacher-planned instruction, * communication and social support, * supervising students, * clerical/general duties, * behavioral support, * supporting individual student needs, and personal care May also lead or collaborate with key staff on the following special endeavors to create amazing experiences for our students: * Coordinate guest and community speakers; * Facilitate peer-to-peer tutoring. * Coordinate other special student activities In short, we seek a teaching superhero who is excited and enthusiastic about learning, and who can inculcate our students with that same passion for learning, self-motivation and confidence so they can become responsible, self-directed lifelong learners! Deadline: The application screening process will begin immediately & continue until the position is filled. Criminal Background & Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Checks required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, listing of three current references (or 3 current letters of reference), via Schoolspring.com, or via email to rlichtenwalner@stamfordelementary.com.

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