Paraprofessional Instruction - Farmington Valley Montessori

The Paraprofessional Instruction at Oak Hill’s Avon Classroom works 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday 8a-4p. This individual assists in the implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP), providing academic and vocational instruction and support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom. This individual focuses on creative teaching strategies and instructional techniques that will empower students to progress, impact quality of their life, and self-direction.   

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associates degree in education, child development or related field or enrolled in a higher education program that leads to a degree in education, child development or related field and at least 5 years of experience and completed required OHS curriculum within 3 months of hire. 
• Valid driver’s license 
• A Public Service license with a V endorsement is required during the initial employment period, and this is facilitated through Oak Hill. “V” endorsement is required for operation of a student transportation vehicle, transporting students to and from school, including vehicles transporting special education students. Applicants or holders of a public passenger endorsement must have an acceptable driving record. 

Benefits: 

• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays 
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your HSA) 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you) 
• Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance 
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways 
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation 
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary (including CPR training) 

Responsibilities 

• Assists the teacher in the implementation of academic and/or vocational instruction to students individually or in small groups to implement Student Educational Plans. 
• Creates and maintains a supportive learning environment and models appropriate behaviors to assist students in developing appropriate social skills. 
• Safely assists students into and out of school transportation, transporting students to and from school as needed. 
• Assists the teacher in planning of instructional content and activities that are aligned with standards, build on students’ prior knowledge and that provide for appropriate level of challenge for all students. 
• Assists the teacher with ongoing observation and assessment, records instructional and behavioral data, and assists in developing appropriate techniques to reinforce learning. 
• Modifies materials and implements instructional and behavior management strategies for students under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher.