Anticipated 7 hr/day Paraprofessional Strive program - Interview Only

Coventry Public Schools is seeking to hire a 7 hr/day Paraprofessional in the Strive program at Western Elementary School Must hold a Teacher Assistant Certification and have passed a praxis exam OR have a teacher Assistant certification and Associates OR at least an Associates degree in education. This is a union contracted 180 day position with compensation according to contract. Qualifications 1.Prior experience working in a comparable position preferred. 2.Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); if successful applicant is not currently CPI certified, training will be provided Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Experience with children who have emotional behavioral concerns preferred. • Experience with de-escalation preferred. • Ability to assist in transitioning students into the general education setting. • Ability to collect and monitor data as part of a behavior plan. • Ability to work with a diverse team of teachers. • Ability to work in an environment with children who may have emotional and physical outbursts. Other Responsibilities: • As outlined in the standard Teacher Assistant job description.