Wide Paraeducator, currently at NEMS

Overview

REPORTS TO:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SUMMARY:

Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is sometimes required.
• Involves work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students while they are at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed.
• May require supporting with toileting of students
• PMT required and provided by district

• Education And/Or
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Two years of college credit OR hold an associate’s (or higher) degree; OR successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics (Parapro Assessment).
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other
  
  Skills And Abilities:
  
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Physical Demands:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment:
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well being of students in his/her charge.
• Salary/Work Hours/Date of Service:
  Salary:
  Per contractual agreement.
  
  Work Hours:
  
  6.5 hours per day (7:50am to 2:50pm). Date of Service:
  As soon as possible.
• Application:
  Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education, fill out an internal application by 4:00 p.m. on December 15, 2025. All others fill out an online application at

The information contained in this posting description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.