Instructional Assistant; Office​/On-site - CL

Introduction

Are you an educational paraprofessional looking to start your career with the State of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Albert J. Solnit South Hospital and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) – is accepting applications for one (1) part‑time Instructional Assistant position, in Middletown, CT.

The mission of the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. DCF’s Legal Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal law, conducting administrative hearings, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Instructional Assistant provides instructional support services to students working under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.

Among other duties, the Instructional Assistant may provide one‑on‑one instruction, behavioral support in the classroom and during transition in the hallways while also taking care of any student's observation sheet as needed. For a more comprehensive list of duties, follow this link.

PCN 96207 – Part‑time | 1st shift | 34 Hours per week

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday | 7:50 am – 3:20 pm
Thursday, and Friday | 8:20 am – 3:20 pm

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work‑life balance for all employees.
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

• 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.

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide instructional support.
• Maintain records and charts.
• Prepare reports.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development test (GED Certification).
• Two (2) years of college credit.

• An Associate’s (or higher) degree may be substituted for the two (2) years of college credit.
• 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.

Incumbents in the class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator license. Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

Incumbents in this class may be required to pass a physical examination.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive or abusive students.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.