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ESS ESS Substitute Paraprofessional in Thomaston, Connecticut
Substitute ParaprofessionalAn ESS substitute paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.ResponsibilitiesProvide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of studentsAssist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the classHelp with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materialsSupervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programsAttend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needsSupport students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 PlansPerform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration