Job Description:
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR GROUP 1 BUS RIDER
NARAMAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.
Essential Functions
All Paraeducators
- Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
- Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
- Follow teachers oral or written directions with accuracy
- Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
- Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
- Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
- Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
- Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
- Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
- Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
- Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
- Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Special Education Paraeducators
- Perform all responsibilities listed above for all paraeducators and
- Follow teachers oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
- Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program
- Provide escort and mobility assistance to students
- Assist and support students during community-based activities including, but not limited to job coach activities
- Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feeding
- Implement behavioral programs developed by teacher
- Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher
- Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents
- Rides Bus
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Ability to record data with accuracy
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
- Organizational and problem solving skills
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
- Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
- Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
- Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
- Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist
Qualifications/Certificates
- High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
- Bachelors Degree, Preferred
- Associates Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college required
- Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
- For Special Education Paraeducators-specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
- May require fluency in Spanish
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
Days: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
Salary: In accordance with NFEP Contract
Group: One
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)
Benefits: Limited Available