1:1 Paraeducator – Bridgeport, CT

Kelly; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Choose location

Professional development

Paid orientation

Healthcare coverage (eligible)

Group insurance (3rd party)

Job summary

Kelly Education is seeking a dedicated Paraeducator to support students in Bridgeport Public Schools. This role focuses on creating an inclusive classroom and providing meaningful assistance to diverse learners.

Collaborate with teachers and support staff to provide one-on-one or small group help, and promote positive social and emotional development through inclusive practices. Minimum requirements: Associates Degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro Exam.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree OR 60 college credits OR ParaPro Exam

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs within the classroom.
• Model inclusive practices and support social-emotional development through positive peer interactions.

Education

Associates Degree / 60 college credits / ParaPro Exam

Job description

Description
Embark on a rewarding journey as an everyday Paraeducator in Bridgeport Public Schools! Are you enthusiastic about creating an inclusive and empowering learning environment for all students? Do you have a passion for supporting diverse learners in their educational journey? If you’re ready to be a catalyst for positive change, we invite you to join our team as a Paraeducator!

Paraeducators work in educational settings with students that have diverse abilities and learning styles, including those with disabilities.

At Kelly Education we are committed to fostering an inclusive community where every student can thrive. We believe that diversity is our strength, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience for all. You can do this!

Working with children is rewarding. We would love for you to join our team.

Minimum requirements:

• Associates Degree OR 60 college credits OR ParaPro Exam

Perks you’ll enjoy with Kelly Education:

• Weekly pay

• Possible ability to select your preferred school location

• Free ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp

• Paid orientation on district policies and procedures

• Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage, for eligible employees

• Group insurance optionsOffered and administered by 3rd party. These plans are not sponsored by Kelly.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment.

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs within the classroom.

• Model the ideas that embrace diversity and inclusivity while promoting social and emotional development by encouraging positive peer interactions.

A full-time paraeducator may also be referred to as paraprofessional, 1:1 aide, education technician, teacher aide, instructional assistant, classroom assistant, education assistant, learning support assistant, and teaching assistant.

About Kelly

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodation for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Education?
Looking for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students? At Kelly Education, we connect passionate people with great jobs in schools all across the country. Whether you’re looking to work a few days a week or every day, want to work in a teaching or non-teaching role—we’ll connect you with flexible work you can feel good about. Even if you’re new to the education field, our thorough training and orientation will prepare you to be successful.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.