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Early Childhood Paraprofessional - Adult Education

Middletown Public Schools

Middletown, CT • On-site

$17.42/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 hours ago

Job description

Position Type:
Adult Education
Date Posted:
1/5/2023
Location:
Adult Education
MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Theory of Action for Middletown Public Schools: If Middletown believes that every student has the right to quality,
student-centered education, THEN adults will cultivate creative, accessible, and innovative structures and opportunities
with students, AND every student will demonstrate personalized growth and achieve at high levels to thrive in life.
Position: Early Childhood Paraprofessional (Grant Funded)
Braod Function: Assist with early childhood education of children, ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
Location: Adult Education
Schedule:
  • .8 FTE
  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday
  • 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday
  • 21.5 hours per week
  • Follows School Year Calendar

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Indivdual must have taken and passed the Para Pro Assessment OR hold an Associates Degree OR have two years of college (60) credits
  • Individuals that do not meet one of the 3 above requirements are still strongly encouraged to apply as they may be considered for a "sub-paraprofessional" opportunities. Individuals selected as "sub-paraprofessionals" must obtain one of the above 3 requirements (Pass the Para Pro Test, Hold an Associates Degree or complete 2 Years of College Credits) within 6 months of hire
  • Experience working with adult population preferred.
  • Paraprofessional Job Description
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Individuals that meet one of the 3 paraprofessional requirements as listed above at the time of hire will follow the benefits and compensation of the Middletown Federation of Paraprofessionals. Starting rate will be $17.42 per hour. Please click here for all Paraprofessional (MFP) benefits.
  • Individuals that do not meet one of the 3 paraprofessional requirements at the time of hire will be considered "sub-paraprofessionals". However, please note that these positions are not considered members of the MFP and the starting rate is $15.00 per hour. If "sub paraprofessionals" work more than 30 hours per week, some limited medical benefits are offered. Upon documented completion of any of the above 3 requirements, the individual will be assigned to full paraprofessional status with the MFP and moved to the MFP pay scale.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy. Dr. Jada Waters, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district non-discrimination policies and may be reached at 372 Hunting Hill Avenue, Middletown, CT 06457; phone (860) 638-1469; email watersj@mpsct.org.

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