Urgently Require Redding Public Schools: Instructional Assistant - Multi-Language Learners in Redding, CT

Job title: Redding Public Schools: Instructional Assistant - Multi-Language Learners Company: Easton, Redding & Region 9 Public School Districts Job description: Position Available: Commencing with the 2023-2024 school year. Official start date will be August 30, 2023. Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the support staff collective bargaining unit agreement. Competitive benefits. Starting salary approximately $16.00/hour-$17.00/hour for a paid 6.25 hour day. There is an additional one-half hour unpaid for lunch. Schedule: The successful candidate will split time between Redding Elementary School and John Read Middle School working under the direction of the Multi-Language Learner teacher. Requirements/Qualifications:

• College degree OR high school diploma with evidence of having passed the ParaPro exam
• Experience working with young children and adolescents ranging in grade levels from kindergarten to grade 8.

Ideal Candidate Possesses:

• Ability to work directly with students from grades kindergarten to grade 8 who are learning to speak English, with oversight provided by the Multilingual Learner teacher.
• Applicants should have an interest in supporting students in varying stages of English language acquisition. Knowledge of a language other than English is not required.
• Ability to work with students one-on-one or in small group settings
• Ability to communicate with and relate well to young children and adolescents
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sense of humor

Applications will only be accepted online at the District?s Web site: . A direct link to the application page is: Applications must include:

• Formal letter of application
• Resume
• Three recent letters of recommendation/references
• Transcripts if applicable or evidence of having passed the ParaPro exam

Equal Opportunity Employer The Redding Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: $16 - 17 per hour Location: Redding, CT Apply Job!