2025 - 2026School YearBridgeport Public SchoolsHuman Resources Department45 Lyon Terrace Room 324Bridgeport CT 06604SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTDISTRICT WIDE - MULTIPLE VACANCIESAFSCME - 1522 POSITION A003 10 MONTHSALARY RANGESTEP 31768.00 STEP 1 TO 42596.00 STEP 6Current members of AFSCME LOCAL 1522 will be given first opportunity to fill the position.RESPONSIBILITIESAssists Special Education Teacher with instructional and non-instructional duties i.e. instruction student discipline implementation of school philosophy etc.Assists Regular Education Teacher when assigned at the time special education students are mainstreamed into regular education classesAssists children on and off school busesAssists children who are confined to wheelchairs as requiredAssists in toileting and pamper changing including those confined to wheelchairs when necessary pursuant to universal precautions assist in hygiene training as requiredAssists in feeding children including spoon-feeding as requiredAssists adolescent girls in attending to personal needsAssists in special areas i.e. gym art music library etc. as requiredPresents materials to the students in a manner consistent with teacher instructionProvides each student with positive reinforcement for appropriate work and behaviorAssists with the arrival and dismissal of students as requiredProviders teachers with feedback on childrens performance and behavior in all areas of the schoolAttends job related in-service workshops and staff meetings per union contractPerforms other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTSAssociates degree the equivalent of 60 college credits or successful passing of the ParaPro Assessment ExamBilingualBicultural as appropriateDemonstrates aptitude for work to be performedDemonstrates ability to work well with children staff and parentspublicDemonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writingComputer proficientThis job description is not nor is it intended to be a complete statement of all duties functions responsibilities qualifications physical and cognitive which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the typical demands of the position. In all cases these relationships functions and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.This position isin accordance with the Agreement between the City of Bridgeport and American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFSCME Local 1522.The salary range is for List B promotional opportunity position and to commensurate with experience and qualifications.It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation marital status religion age national origin ancestry physical disability present or past mental disorder mental retardation or learning ability in any of its education programs activities or employment practices.The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative ActionEqual Opportunity Employer.