Job Description:
Paraeducator
Position Title: Paraeducator - Category II-A, 1:1
Location: John Trumbull Primary School
Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Interim
Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education
and Building Administrator
Job ID: #2146
Internal Close Date: October 16, 2024
External Close Date: October 29, 2024
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Required Certifications & Qualifications
A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working with special education students
Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students
Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans
Modify tasks in live time as needed
Ability to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence
Effective use of written and verbal communication skills
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs
Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives
Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision
Additional Duties
Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator
Terms of Employment
184 Days
Step 1- $17.20 per hour
Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step
Work Schedule
30 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 8:45-3:15 (M-F)
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.
*District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.