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Student Care WorkerFull Time / Academic Calendar with Summer Hours PossibleNew Milford EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. Mission EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.Major Responsibilities:Support students, Grades PreK-12, with special needs, in New Milford area schools.Support the student in their development of life skills and strategies to manage their behavior.Lifting/transferring students and assisting them with the activities of daily living, including toileting.Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position.Other duties as may be assigned.Qualifications:ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) experience and skills preferredDesire to work with children with varied special needs, including autismAbility to maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and familiesMust meet Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) paraprofessional standards:High School diploma or GED diploma AND Two years of college credit, ORAn Associate's (or higher) degree, ORPass the State Board of Education adopted paraprofessional assessment, (ParaPro) which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading, writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instructions of these topics.The ability to physically manage a disruptive child both individually and as part of a team to ensure the safety of the student and staffMust maintain the stamina and mobility to ensure student safety as it relates to student flight or avoidanceMust be able to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required with the ability to lift 10+ lbs.Application Procedure:Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.
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new milford, CT, 06776, US
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