Educational Paraprofessional Paraeducator (BEST Program)

Job Description:

EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1 Community Drive, Suite 114

East Hampton, CT 06424

Telephone: (860) 365-4000

Fax: (860) 365-4004

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Posting Date: May 26, 2026

POSITION: Paraeducator (BEST Program)

LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Memorial Elementary School

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August 2026

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Works in conjunction with certified staff to support the individual needs of students. Paraeducator staff will work in conjunction with the Assistant Principal, School Social Worker, and School Psychologist to support students who may exhibit challenging behaviors due to lacking the skills of flexibility, adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving.

Pay Rate: $20.48-$27.91 depending on experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and desire to work with students with emotional and behavior concerns
• Knowledge of math, reading and writing instruction.
• Ability to document student's progress, collect and maintain student data
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Two year associates degree or equivalent
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please apply on-line at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/easthamptonct

Only completed applications with required documentation submitted will be considered

To obtain further information contact:

Joey Bauer,Principal

Memorial Elementary School

20 Smith Street

East Hampton, CT 06424

Office (860) 365-4020

jbauer@easthamptonct.org

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools:

The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.