Location: Stillwater, New York

Stillwater School District is seeking a dedicated and passionate Paraprofessional to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist teachers in providing a supportive and effective educational environment for students, including those with special needs.

• Assist classroom teachers with instructional tasks, including preparing materials, supporting lesson plans, and reinforcing learning objectives.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans for students with special needs.
• Support students' social and emotional development and model positive behavior.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and on field trips.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior management strategies.
• Perform clerical tasks such as copying, filing, and maintaining student records.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Participate in professional development and training sessions as required.
• municate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• Uphold school policies, procedures, and regulations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• New York State Teaching Assistant Certification Level I, II, or III.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal and munication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to work with children, including those with special needs.
• Basic puter skills and familiarity with educational software.

• New York State Teaching Assistant Certification:
  • Level I: Requires high school diploma and pletion of NYSED-approved coursework or training.
  • Level II: Requires one year of experience as a Level I Teaching Assistant and pletion of additional coursework.
  • Level III: Requires one year of experience as a Level II Teaching Assistant and pletion of an Associates Degree or 60 college credits.
• Fingerprint Clearance: Must plete a criminal background check and fingerprinting through the New York State Education Department.
• Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Training: pletion of a NYSED-approved training program.
• School Violence Prevention and Intervention Training: pletion of a NYSED-approved training program.
• DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) Training: pletion of a NYSED-approved training program focused on preventing harassment and bullying.

• The position involves working in a classroom setting, requiring standing, walking, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Must be able to manage the physical and emotional demands of working with young children and students with special needs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Bennett.Freeman@Soliant.