Paraeducator, Special Education

Para educator, Special Education (32.50 hours per week), Posting #33

• Date Posted: 2/26/2026
• Location:
  
  West Stafford School
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP Following Appointment

NON-CERTIFIED POSITION

POSITION:
Para educator, Special Education

Full-time (32.50 hours per week)

LOCATION:

West Stafford School

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree or equivalent, or a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment (This requirement must be met before the end of the probationary period.)
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred

• Works with students individually, in small groups, and/or whole groups in the educational setting providing assistance as directed by a certified teacher.
• Provides students additional opportunities to practice academic, social, behavioral, life and vocational skills.
• Assists classroom teacher with monitoring student behavior and records behavior data when required by the IEP / 504 plan.
• Implements recommendations of the PPT/ 504 Team to support attainment of IEP goals or implements 504 plan.
• Implements recommendations of pupil services and related services personnel for specific students.
• Provides modifications and accommodations as specified by the IEP or 504 plan and behavior plans.
• Integrates assistive technology as required by the IEP or 504 plan.
• Assists students with physical care needs which may include routinely changing diapers and other life skills.
• Reports observations of student progress and concerns to the supervising teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality of student/staff/school-related information at all times.
• Shares student information only with supervising teacher, appropriate pupil services and related services personnel, and school administrator(s).
• Assists in cafeteria, auditorium, gym, recess, homeroom, playground, playing fields, bus loading/unloading, and at work sites.
• Displays a positive and courteous attitude.
• Follows all Board of Education policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator(s).

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $19.37 - $21.81, commensurate with experience

AVAILABILITY: ASAP Following Appointment

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled (will be posted for a minimum of 5 days)

Interested candidates should apply online (link available fford.k12.ct.us > Employment Opportunities) and include a resume and three (3) letters of reference.

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

E.O.E.

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