Educational Paraprofessional Special Education Educational Assistant

Connecticut REAP

CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22.81–$24.10 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Educational Administration, Faculty Administration, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Disabilities, Organizational Skills, Special Education, eLearning
LOCATION
CT
POSTED
4 days ago

Job Description:

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Special Education Educational Assistant

DATES: August 24, 2026 ~ 2026-2027 School Year ~

SALARY: $22.81-$24.10 per hour, After a probation period, the position includes sick days, personal leave, paid holidays, and benefits. All information is outlined in the Local 1303-203 RSD#7 Educational Assistants Contractual Agreement

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

The person must have the following qualifications:

  • Associate degree or equivalent or successful completion of the para-pro test
  • Experience working with students and/or within the school setting is preferred
  • Experience working with students with exceptionalities is preferred (i.e., learning disabilities, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, emotional disability, etc.)
  • Student-centered and flexible approach working with students and staff
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and under the supervision of a Special Education teacher
  • Perform other delegated non-instructional responsibilities as assigned by the Special Education teacher or Administration
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding assigned students
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Strong computer and technology skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Physical Stamina: The capacity to perform a range of support responsibilities, including, but not limited to, transferring and lifting, feeding, and cleaning for all areas of health, function, and hygiene with students who have significant needs in those areas. The ability to sit for long periods (at a desk, on the floor, etc.), kneel, bend at the waist, run, and walk.

TO APPLY:

Please apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/nwr7/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff

The application to include:

a. Letter of interest

b. Resume

c. Three letters of recommendation

COVER LETTER TO: Mr. Ryan Cornelius, MS Principal

Marie McManus, Special Education Supervisor

Regional School District No. 7

100 Battistoni Drive

Winsted, CT 06098

Regional School District No. 7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by policy does not discriminate against a person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or gender identity.

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