Job Description:
Paraeducator - Anticipated
Position Title: Paraeducator ,Classification II, Category B
Location: Judson Elementary School
Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Related Services,
and Building Administrator
Job ID: #2626
Internal Close Date: August 28, 2026
External Close Date: September 11, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: First day of school is August 24, 2026
Required Certifications & Qualifications
A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with special education students
- Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students
Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans
- Modify tasks in live time as needed
- Ability to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence
- Effective use of written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
- Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs
- Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
- Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
- Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives
- Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision
Additional Duties
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator
Terms of Employment
- 184 Days
- Step 1- $18.05 per hour ($19.00 per hour after September 1, 2026)
- Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step
Work Schedule
- 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 8:35-3:35 (M-F)
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.
- District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.