Paraeducator - Special Education - Group - Pre-K; SY

Para educator - Special Education - Group 1 - Pre-K  SY)

Join Norwalk Public Schools as a Para educator for Pre‑K students. Under the direct supervision of a special education teacher, you will support students in participating in their educational program.

• Assist in implementing Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety.
• Follow the 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, school bus rides, 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.

• Perform all responsibilities listed above.
• Follow the teacher’s oral or written directions to implement 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 job‑coach activities.
• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills such as hygiene, transportation, self‑management, and food preparation.
• Implement behavioral programs developed by the teacher.
• Collect data on student learning activity as directed by the teacher.
• Provide the teacher with information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for parents.

• Clear oral and written communication of ideas and directives.
• Effective active listening skills.
• Accurate data recording.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Implementation of teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals.
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills.

• Interact positively with staff, students, parents, and visitors.
• Promote good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
• Maintain approachability for administration, staff, and parents.
• Respond to questions and requests promptly and appropriately.
• 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.

• High School diploma or equivalency and Para Pro Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Associate’s Degree in education or related field, or two (2) years of college required.
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting (preferred).
• Specific experience with students who have high management needs (preferred for Special Education Paraeducators).
• May require fluency in Spanish.
• Alternative qualifications acceptable at the discretion of the Superintendent or Norwalk Board of Education.

Days:
Monday – Friday (27.5 hours weekly; schedule determined by Principal)

Salary: $25.74–$30.68 per hour

Group:
One

Bargaining Unit: NFEP

Work Year:
August – June (10 months / 40 weeks)

Benefits:
Limited Available

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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.