Paraprofessional II

CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi•Rochester, NY

6d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

To act as the primary team member in supporting the classroom teacher and providing for the well-being, education and supervision of children in the classroom.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in an early childhood education setting.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to professionally lead peers on a team.
Demonstrated ability to take direction from supervisory staff.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow through on assignments.
Demonstrated acceptance of and sensitivity in interacting with people with disabilities.
Demonstrated ability to accept feedback.

Responsibilities

Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
Performs all job responsibilities in support of children, families, program staff and community resources by following CP Rochester’s mission, vision and guiding principles of respect, integrity, service and excellence.
Works the following daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
Functions as the primary assistant to the classroom teacher, ensuring a meaningful educational experience.
Functions in the leadership role in the classroom during the teacher’s absence.
Works with individual students or groups of students on instructional projects to achieve individualized goals for each child.
Performs both instructional and non-instructional duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
Assists the classroom teacher in all children’s activities throughout the day, including preparation of children’s snacks.
Supervises children at all times, including pool lifeguard management supervision and physical education, busing and transitional activities.
Assists in physical care tasks and health related activities as appropriate.
Assists children with behavioral/management needs.
Functions as a positive, contributing member of the classroom team and demonstrates consistent, nurturing manner toward all children.
Maintains classroom cleanliness and the orderly appearance of classroom equipment, supplies and displays of children’s work.
Shares all relevant information related to classroom children obtained from various sources with the classroom teacher.
Attends meetings, and participates in conferences, workshops, and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development as assigned by classroom teacher and Program Director.
Adheres to Agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and Program Director.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates and flexible benefit package to include:
Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off starting at 5 days per year
Paid Sick Time
9 Paid Holidays
403(b) and/or ROTH Retirement Plan with employer match
Additional Insurance Offerings – Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (high deductible medical plan)
Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.