Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The special education Paraprofessional assists students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. They will assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and strives to promote dignity in all relationships.

THE PROGRAM:
The Connecticut Junior Republic's Cable Academic and Vocational Education Center for Boys (CAVEC) is located on the Litchfield campus and provides regular, special, vocational and alternative education programs, as well as enhancement, transition and related services.

The mission of the Cable Academic and Vocational Education Center is to provide all students with a supportive educational environment which nurtures their ability to maximize their individual potential and strengthen their social and academic experiences, now and throughout their lifetimes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree (or equivalent - 60 credits); Bachelor degree preferred
• Experience working with students in special education programs
• Experience with reinforcing and supporting a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs

Benefits and Culture

At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Full time education staff enjoy at least 6 weeks of vacation and classroom sizes of 5-7 students! School staff work 180 traditional full days during the school year and 25 half days during the summer.

• Vacation follows school calendar
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Medical Insurance Plan Option
• 100% Company Paid Dental Insurance Plan
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Annual Monetary Incentives
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Tuition Assistance
• In-House Clinical Supervision for Licensure Provided at No Cost
• Annual License Expense Reimbursement
• Financial Support for Licensure Preparation and Testing
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Small Class Sizes for our Education Programs
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Free Nutritious Meals at our Litchfield Campus
• Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer! Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with special education students: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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