Introduction
Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference, do what you are passionate about, and receive personal fulfillment?
If you are, then we are looking for you to be a part of our team!
These positions are part-time, 34 hours per week
Monday – Wednesday 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Thursday & Friday 8:10am to 3:20 pm.
In these positions you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide instructional support in the implementation of special educational programs
- Provides one-on-one tutoring
- Assists with classroom management
- Responsible for safety and personal conduct of students
- Conducts parental involvement activities
- Assists students in participating in general school activities
- Supervises students in groups or individually
- Assists teacher in routine, necessary, school related duties
- Provides assistance in a computer laboratory
- Provides support in a library or media center
- May assist students in areas such as self-help
- May supervise students during field trips
- May be required to lift students and respond to incidents
The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center is part of the Department of Children and Families, widely recognized as a center of excellence for family-centered treatment of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances. This state-administered Psychiatric facility provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents under the age of eighteen, with severe mental illness and related behavioral and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The South Campus consists of four co-ed hospital units and three female adolescent psychiatric residential treatment facility cottages (PRTF).
Our 67-acre campus is centrally located in Middletown, Connecticut overlooking the Connecticut River. The Solnit Center facilities support our dedication to helping youth improve their individual and social competencies. The campus includes: two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, a ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms and an outdoor picnic area. The Solnit Center facilities support our dedication to helping youth improve their individual and social competencies.
We offer competitive benefits which include health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.
We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make an impact by serving your state!
Selection Plan
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please include your resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, attendance reports, supervisory references, college transcripts, licenses, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency. You do not have to submit these documents with your application. This posting may be used for future vacancies in the same job class.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
Applicants are encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status board daily to monitor their status and check for notices from recruiters. Viewing notices from the board ensures applicants have full visibility of all emailed notices.
Candidates will be required to successfully pass an extensive background check to include State Police check, Federal background (fingerprint), pre-employment physical, drug screen, DMV check and TB Test.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Lisa Womble, Lisa.Womble@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency, this class is accountable for providing instructional assistance in the implementation of special educational programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides instructional support services to students working under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher; assists in implementing Individualized Education Plans; provides one-on-one tutoring for eligible students; assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials; assists students in participating in general school activities and is responsible for safety and personal conduct of students; supervises students in groups or individually when teacher is temporarily absent from classroom during school day (e.g. lunch, rest break, meetings); assists teacher in routine, necessary, school related duties (e.g. taking attendance, ordering supplies, reporting lunch count); provides assistance in a computer laboratory; conducts parental involvement activities; provides support in a library or media center; collects data, attends meetings and prepares reports; may assist students in areas such as self help, feeding, toileting, language, gross and fine motor development as defined by the Individualized Education Plan designed by an interdisciplinary team; may act as a translator; may supervise students during field trips; may be required to lift students and respond to incidents concerning students; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to provide instructional support; ability to maintain records and charts; ability to prepare reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A high school diploma or General Educational Development test (GED Certification) and two (2) years of college credit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. An associate's (or higher) degree may be substituted for the two (2) years of college credit.
2. Passing a State Board of Education adopted Paraprofessional Assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics may be substituted for the two (2) years of college credit.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our preferred candidates will demonstrate that they have the following work experience:
• Paraprofessional experience in Special Education
• working in psychiatric/behavioral health, medical or hospital setting
• serving as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• documenting significant events, critical incidents and/or interventions
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in the class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator license.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to pass a physical examination.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive or abusive students.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
