The Capitol Region Education Council is seeking a highly qualified paraeducator at the STRIVE Program located along the shoreline in Clinton, CT. STRIVE program hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. It is preferred that the successful candidate have at least two years of experience working with secondary students (aged 18-22) with disabilities, in addition to two years of college credits, or a passing score on the ParaPro. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to support the delivery of specialized instruction and behavior management with a population of young adults.
Duties include guiding students to reinforce , instruct, and develop vocational and life skills. Job coaching /facilitating learning in the local community is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Operator's License with an Activity A Endorsement. The applicant should be capable of supporting a personalized, direct, one-to-one educational experience. The program runs on a school calendar and includes a five-week, half-day summer program . The successful candidate must be willing to work the school year and the summer program
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CREC believes that every student can and shall learn at high levels if given access to every available educational resource. Following this principle, CREC works closely with boards of education of the Capitol Region to improve the quality of public education for all learners.
CREC has developed a wide array of cost-effective and high-quality programs and services to meet the educational needs of children and adults in the Capitol Region.
CREC promotes cooperation and collaboration with local school districts and other organizations committed to the improved quality of public education in the Capitol Region.
CREC also manages 18 award-winning interdistrict magnet schools throughout the greater Hartford region.
CREC provides:
Ongoing professional development workshops for educators
High-quality educational programs for grades PreK-12 through eighteen interdistrict magnet schools
School construction, operations, and facilities services
Customized educational programming for public school districts
Cooperative purchasing and other business services
Specialized educational programs and facilities for students with hearing impairments, special needs, and a variety of other physical and behavioral challenges
Preschool and care programs for infants and their families
Innovative partnership programs that help adults develop job-ready skills
On site technology services for schools and towns
Transportation services
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