Job Description:

Title: Special Education Paraeducator , 4 Hours/day

School: SHS (8:30am – 12:30pm) or NHS (8:15am – 12:15pm)

Duration: 6/24/24 – 7/25/24 Mon – Thurs

Starting Date: June 24, 2024

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 ETS ParaPro Assessment.

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,

diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting

you!

Remuneration: Salary Range: $17.78 - $22.62 per hour; As of July 1, 2024 $18.14 - $23.07

Interested candidates must apply online through the following link by May 1, 2024:

https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx