Educational Paraprofessional Paraeducator

Job Description:

POSITION:

Full Time Paraeducator

SCHOOL:

New Fairfield High School

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with individual students or small groups in a variety of educational settings, including classrooms, resource rooms, and community-based learning environments.
• Carries out instructional activities as designed and directed by a certified staff member.
• Maintains and records data regarding student performance and progress as assigned.
• Supports accommodations and modifications identified in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans.
• Assists with the setup and use of instructional technology, equipment, media, and classroom materials.
• Prepares instructional materials and assists with the organization of classroom resources and supplies.
• Helps ensure students' personal safety and well-being throughout the school day.
• Provides information and assistance to substitute staff in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, buses, and other assigned school environments.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student information in accordance with district policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, building administrator, or Pupil Services Department/

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least two years of college coursework or successful completion of the Praxis ParaPro Assessment. Demonstrated competence in the basic academic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other staff.

SALARY: Per Paraeducator Contract ($19.67 per hour Band 1)

PLEASE SUBMIT:

Online Application (www.newfairfieldschools.org)

Copy of College Transcript (if applicable) or

Proof of Passing Score on ParaPro Examination

Resume

Letters of Reference (2)

The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. (Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.)

Date Posted:

August 10, 2026

Posting Closing Date:

August 14, 2026 or Until Filled (the later of)