Educational Paraprofessional Special Education Paraeducator

Job Description:

Position

Special Education Paraeducator

Why Join Our Team?

• Build meaningful relationships with students and staff
• Work in a supportive, collaborative school environment
• Make a direct impact on student success
• Receive training and support before beginning employment
• Be part of a team that values inclusion, respect, and positive school climate

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of student plans and instructional programs
• Work closely with students, teachers, nurses, and other staff
• Assist individual students and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and caring learning environment
• Respond appropriately in behavioral situations
• Collect and maintain student records and data
• Support students in classrooms and community-based learning environments
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Must meet applicable federal and State of Connecticut requirements for paraeducators. For positions subject to Title I requirements, candidates must also meet one of the following:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or

• Earned an Associates degree or higher; or

• Achieved the required passing score on a Connecticut State Board of Education-approved paraeducator assessment.

• Experience working with students with disabilities and/or behavioral support needs is preferred but not required.

• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to follow student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior support plans, instructional programs, and staff direction.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when working with students and families.

• Flexibility and willingness to support students with a variety of academic, behavioral, physical, and personal care needs.

• Basic computer skills, including email and student data systems.

• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment background checks and fingerprinting.

• Must complete all required district and state training within established timelines.

Physical Requirements

This position may include lifting, assisting, and supporting students with a variety of physical, behavioral, and personal care needs. Candidates should be able to move throughout the school day, lift up to 25 pounds or more, and respond appropriately in emergency or behavioral situations.

Schedule

• 10-month
• 181 work days per year
• 6.5 paid hours per day; schedule approximately 8:15 a.m.3:15 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $24.76/hour - Step 1 of the AFSCME Local 1303-266 Agreement
• Health and dental insurance offered
• Paid holidays
• Additional benefits available under the Local 1303-266 Agreement

Application Procedure

Apply online and click Job ID: 1826.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged. Selected candidates may be invited to participate in an interview, with the possibility of a second interview.

For more information, please contact the Pupil Services Office at 860-824-5639.

Regional School District No. 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.