Job Description:

2024 SUMMER - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR

DISTRICTWIDE

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 teacher’s 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 teacher’s 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

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

Bachelor’s Degree, Preferred

Associate’s 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

Group:                   One

Bargaining Unit:    NFEP

Salary:                   In accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Apply at 

www.norwalkps.org/applynow

Click “Employment”