Educational Paraprofessional Paraeducator

Job Description:

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

Title: Special Education Paraeducator, 27.5 hours/week

School: Hawley Elementary School

Starting Date: August 24, 2026

Salary Range: As per the paraeducator union contract. Level 1 pay = $19.76-$20.26/hour

Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of special education teacher(s) to support individuals and/or small groups of students in all areas of academics
• Ability to positively support the development of social-emotional skills
• Ability to implement behavior support strategies and collect data, as needed
• Ability to support student use of various learning strategies
• Ability to support independent living skills, as needed
• Provide assistance to teacher(s) in classroom tasks
• Assist in other various capacities, as needed
• Specific duties will vary based on grade level, content area, and student needs

Skills Required:

• Ability to assist in classroom instruction to support student learning
• Ability to follow through on direction(s)
• Ability to establish positive rapport with students
• Possess strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, neutral and patient
• Adapt easily to change

Qualifications:

Must have completed the equivalent of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, OR earned an Associate's Degree (or higher), OR attained a passing score on the PRAXIS ParaPathways Assessment.

Application: Interested candidates are invited to apply online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx

NOTE: 3 CURRENT LETTERS OF REFERENCE ARE REQUIRED

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.